Systems Engineer

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.


Systems Engineer

Location: Alexandria, Virginia (Onsite)

Role Overview

A government customer is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) mission. This position requires expertise in systems engineering, architecture development, and operational analysis to support the successful development and fielding of complex C-UAS systems. The Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership and leverage various analytical tools to evaluate system performance, manage technical risks, and deliver integrated mission capabilities. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the lifecycle of C-UAS capabilities, from requirements development to sustainment.
• Utilize Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, Power BI, Python, and AI-enabled analytical tools to support technical analysis and operational assessments.
• Develop and manage system architectures, interface requirements, and technical baselines.
• Analyze system performance, interoperability, reliability, and scalability across sensors, command and control systems, and communications networks.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including interface control documents (ICDs), system specifications, and verification plans.
• Support operational assessments, technology demonstrations, and developmental and operational testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, software developers, and mission stakeholders.
• Conduct technical trade studies, engineering analyses, and capability gap analyses to support modernization efforts.
• Develop dashboards, technical reports, and briefings to communicate complex technical information to leadership.
• Identify and propose solutions for technical risks, integration challenges, and interoperability issues.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• BA/BS with 4+ years of experience; AA/AS with 8+ years of experience; or HS/GED with 10+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles to the design, integration, testing, or sustainment of complex technical systems.
• Experience utilizing enterprise data integration and analytics platforms such as Maven Smart System (MSS) or Palantir.
• Experience developing dashboards and technical visualizations using Power BI or similar business intelligence platforms.
• Working knowledge of Python for automation, data analysis, or scripting.
• Experience with AI-enabled tools, machine learning applications, or advanced analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of systems architecture, systems integration, requirements development, and configuration management.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite for developing technical documentation and reports.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or Homeland Security organizations.
• Familiarity with systems engineering frameworks such as INCOSE, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Digital Engineering practices.
• Experience supporting developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) or operational test and evaluation (OT&E).
• Knowledge of C-UAS sensors, radars, RF systems, electronic warfare systems, and command and control architectures.
• Experience supporting CJADC2, data fusion, or common operating picture development.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures, software-defined networking, and autonomous systems.

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