Junior Systems Engineer

VTG • Fort Meade, SD

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About The Position

VTG is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Engineer to support systems engineering, requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, and technical documentation for mission-critical government programs. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and maintain reliable, secure, and scalable systems in support of national security initiatives. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline; the posting also specifies a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Foundational understanding of systems engineering concepts, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, and testing.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements and contribute to systems engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams and government stakeholders.
• Active IAT Level II certification compliant with applicable DoD 8570 requirements, such as CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent qualifying certification.
• Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and high-level system architectures to develop and refine system requirements.
• Support the development, analysis, and management of system-level and derived requirements.
• Help translate operational needs into functional, technical, and performance requirements.
• Contribute to system design and development activities to ensure alignment with established requirements and architecture.
• Support requirements allocation across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel components.
• Help evaluate alternative technical approaches and conduct feasibility assessments.
• Ensure system requirements support compatibility with established architectures, including DoDAF and SOA, where applicable.
• Develop, review, and maintain systems engineering documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), System Requirements Specifications (SRS), Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs), Interface Control Documents, system architecture and design documentation, and system integration and test plans.
• Support configuration management activities and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Help track and resolve action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure technical changes and system requirements are properly documented.
• Support continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, standards, and documentation practices.

Benefits

• Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level