Principal Systems Engineer (Sterling, VA)

Principle Systems Engineer

Paladin Consulting is currently hiring a Principle Systems Engineer to join our team working onsite at our client's office located in Sterling, VA. We work with companies that offer environments for our employees to contribute, learn, and advance their career. We treat you like you are part of the family.

Work Location: Sterling, VA

Duration: 12 month contract

Education/Experience Required: Active and transferable TS/SCI with CI Polygraph U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

Job Description & Responsibilities:

• Seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE) to provide enterprise-wide systems engineering and integration support within the Intelligence Community.
• The ideal candidate will apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering practices to define system architectures, manage interfaces, and ensure traceability of requirements to technical solutions.
• This role involves developing and maintaining system models using tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler, as well as utilizing computer-based simulations to analyze and optimize the performance of complex systems.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required Skill Sets:

• Practical experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles, including system modeling with Cameo, or equivalent tools.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering practices and tool chains to enhance design, integration, and test workflows.
• Experience with high level programming languages (e.g. Python).
• Demonstrated engineering technical abilities and project management experience.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external customers in a team environment (Government, Military, SETA, and Contractor).
• Active and transferable TS/SCI with CI Polygraph U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Skill Sets:

• Experience with systems installation, integration, and test activities.
• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (Python, C++, etc).
• Experience with Request for Change (RFC) impact reviews and assessment processes.
• Experience with customer NSIS requirements and rapid delivery methods.
• Evidence of strong customer relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working across contract and location boundaries
• Proficiency with Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, and collaborative engineering tools.
• Ability to convey complex technical issues clearly through both oral and written communication.
• Years of Experience Required (if any): Minimum of 6+ (P3) or 8+ (P4) years of prior engineering experience.
• Education Level Required: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8+ years of prior engineering experience.