About the role

  • Systems Engineer Level 2 supporting government stakeholders in design and maintenance of secure systems. Requires deep experience in classified environments and translates mission needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user requirements, concepts of operations, and high-level architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
  • Lead and support system design, development, and integration activities across the system lifecycle.
  • Guide stakeholders in requirements development, feasibility analysis, and alternative technical approaches.
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure alignment between requirements, architecture, design, and implementation.
  • Develop and maintain system architecture, system design, and technical documentation.
  • Support system engineering planning activities, including Systems Engineering Management Plans and Integration and Test Plans.
  • Interact directly with government stakeholders regarding technical considerations, risks, and issue resolution.
  • Maintain responsibility for the technical integrity of assigned systems and associated deliverables.
  • Participate in design reviews, configuration control boards, program reviews, and test readiness activities.
  • Contribute to risk management efforts, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.
  • Support system baseline management and controlled change processes across development and operations.

Requirements

  • Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission impact.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field.
  • Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Three (3) years of experience supporting Intelligence Community privacy compliance (legal or technical aspects).
  • Two (2) years of experience working with customer specific systems architecture.
  • Experience managing system and derived requirements within established architectures (e.g., DoDAF, SOA).
  • Ability to contribute to and review key systems engineering artifacts, including: Systems Engineering Plans, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Capabilities and architecture documentation.
  • Experience allocating system functions to hardware, software, personnel, and facilities.
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve technical action items.
  • Experience participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
  • Knowledge of verification and validation planning, including defining evaluation criteria and test approaches.
  • Experience supporting certification and accreditation activities (e.g., DoD, IC C&A processes).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior technical and government personnel.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
  • Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

Job title

Systems Engineer Level 2

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$115,000 - $140,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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