Systems Engineer

• Establish, track, and validate technical requirements across various system levels and components.
• Evaluate software and system performance metrics by extracting and analyzing data using specialized modeling tools.
• Perform root-cause analysis to troubleshoot system anomalies and implement corrective measures.
• Document system structures and interface designs using model-based systems engineering methodologies.
• Help execute design changes, spanning from routine system updates to major capability integrations.
• Draft and update technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and engineering guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• At least 3 years of systems engineering experience with a STEM Bachelor's degree (or 1+ years with a Master's degree).
• Experience tracking and managing requirements using tools like IBM DOORS or Cameo.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical drawings and specifications into detailed system requirements.
• Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering "V" lifecycle model.
• Excellent technical writing capabilities for drafting reports, diagrams, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with MATLAB for data analysis and performance modeling.
• Familiarity with basic Linux command-line navigation.
• Experience with satellite communications ground systems or defense-focused aerospace programs.
• Familiarity with DoDAF frameworks and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Experience utilizing Jira and Confluence.
• Background in risk mitigation, asset management, or reliability engineering.

Required Skills

• Active Secret security clearance.
• At least 3 years of systems engineering experience with a STEM Bachelor's degree (or 1+ years with a Master's degree).
• Experience tracking and managing requirements using tools like IBM DOORS or Cameo.
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical drawings and specifications into detailed system requirements.
• Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering "V" lifecycle model.
• Excellent technical writing capabilities for drafting reports, diagrams, and procedures.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with MATLAB for data analysis and performance modeling.
• Familiarity with basic Linux command-line navigation.
• Experience with satellite communications ground systems or defense-focused aerospace programs.
• Familiarity with DoDAF frameworks and MBSE tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Experience utilizing Jira and Confluence.
• Background in risk mitigation, asset management, or reliability engineering.

Security Clearance

• Level: Secret

Contract On-site arrangement

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

About Footbridge

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.