Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Systems Engineer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) team and based out of our San Diego, CA location. This Systems Engineer will work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the Navy's toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, efficiency, and teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space. The Systems Engineer will provide IT infrastructure configuration management, hardware and software integration and maintenance, technical support and documentation for Naval tactical applications, develop and enforce standards and standard operating procedures for internal teams and external customers.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams of software, systems, integration, information, production and test engineers and subject matter experts to understand requirements, workflows, front-and-back end features and architecture.
• Adhere to government and industry security, reliability, and performance standards
• Organize test events for IDT software integrated with Navy combat systems in virtual environments. Support land-based and at-sea test events around the U.S and internationally.
• Develop design documentation that can be referenced by the customer and provide end user training.
• Develop solutions and processes to better support the customer and make teams more efficient. Participate in requirements, configuration, design, and performance reviews.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable discipline such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering (or equivalent full-time experience).
• 3+ years' experience with one or more of the following:
• IT system production planning and workflow
• Network architecting, hardware optimization and planning
• Platform integration and support system integration
• STIG's and system hardening process
• Networking concepts – TCP/IP, Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Subnetting.
• Virtualization Infrastructure, VMware and/or OpenShift Virtualization.
• Working multiple projects in an agile work environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

EEO Statement:

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.

About Innovative Defense Technologies:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.