Senior Systems Engineer

Pay Range: $70.00hr - $76.00hr Job Overview: With general supervision, the candidate will be responsible for the hardware/software requirements definition, decomposition, allocation, management, and verification / validation of technical products and systems. The successful candidate will perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal. Work Environment: Lab-collaboration with small team. Essential Functions: Review, analyze, and understand program level objectives, system concept of operation, system and subsystem equipment, functions, interfaces, and operations. Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Manage requirements definition, flow-down, and traceability for complex electronic systems embracing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) processes to enhance development speed and quality. Collaborate with other Systems Engineers in the development of work products, including System Specifications, Logically Derived and Linked Requirements, Interface Definitions, System Diagrams, Systems Analyses, Trade Studies, and Detailed Designs. Develop and coordinate engineering artifacts for program design reviews. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a Masters Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. At least 2 years of experience in systems engineering and the government program acquisition lifecycle. At least 1 year of experience working with any standard system engineering process including MIL-STD-499, EIA-632, IEEE 1220, or IEEE/ISO/IEC 15288. At least 1 year of experience working with DOORS and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Preferred Qualifications: Systems Test experience, including the ability to develop and write test procedures and verify requirements, or RF experience. Strong knowledge of MBSE languages (UML, SysML, and UPDM), frameworks (DoDAF, UAF, Magic Grid, etc.), and methodologies (OOSEM, Harmony-SE, RUP-SE, OPM). Benefits: Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.