Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

Noblis ESI is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to work on complex projects crucial to our national security objectives. The selected candidate will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services to assist the government in implementing and executing systems engineering processes to integrate mission systems into the operational baseline with our customer in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities Include:

• Advise and assist the government with the planning, engineering, integration, and O&M activities of mission systems.

• Analyze and document site system architecture and impacts associated with system updates/deliveries.

• Collaborates with Headquarters Directorates, site organizations, and mission partners to ensure understanding of project requirements and risks (cost, schedule, technical).

• Document, develop and deliver analysis, recommendations, plans, reports/briefings to the Government.

• Develop and maintain Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models of mission systems, integrating MBSE tools into a digital thread to connect siloed information systems.

• Leverage digital twin technologies and modeling and simulation tools to support early-stage risk reduction, operational rehearsal, and system performance verification.

• Support the development and integration of automated test solutions and continuous improvement in software design and architecture.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

• US Citizenship is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 9 years of experience OR Master's degree in STEM field with 7 years of experience.

• Knowledge of customer’s space and ground domain mission and technical capabilities.

• Systems engineering background; understanding of systems development life cycle from concept, requirements, engineering design, integration and test, deployment, maintenance, through decommissioning.

• Experience in requirements definition, system architectures, systems analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation, and verification.

• Polished communicator and proven collaborator; demonstrated ability to coordinate across all levels of government to ensure contracts effectively deliver required services and capabilities.

• Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics.

• Familiar with model-based systems engineering and digital engineering concepts and tools; Agile/DevSecOps development methodology, cloud technologies.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling DoD or Intelligence Community projects or Programs.

• Experience in architecture management, baseline audit, and verification.

• Familiar with JIRA, Confluence.

• Proficiency in using modeling tools and software (e.g. Sparx Enterprise Architect, or Capella).

• Familiarity with modeling languages such as SysML or UAFML.

• Experience with cloud-based technologies and automation to optimize platform performance and reliability.

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org (

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards ( for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us ( .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits ( page on our Careers ( site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $146,200.00 - USD $228,400.00 /Yr.