NextGen Systems Engineer
About The Position
CTP is seeking an experienced System Engineer 3 to lead systems engineering efforts supporting scalable solutions across Linux server environments, containerized platforms, and NexGen architectures. The role translates user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures into modern, data-driven mission capabilities leveraging GOTS products and Apache NiFi. The position provides technical leadership across system design, architecture, integration, testing, and documentation, working with Government stakeholders, cross-functional engineering teams, and program leadership. It supports engineering across the lifecycle, from requirements development and architecture through integration, verification, and validation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active security clearance with an appropriate polygraph. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. A DOD 8570 certification is required, and applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Requirements
- 20+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, including experience with Linux server environments, container technologies, GOTS product integration, and data flow tools such as Apache NiFi.
- Demonstrated experience leading Systems Engineering efforts supporting modernized NexGen architectures.
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline; five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
- DOD 8570 Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Linux server and containerized environments.
- Experience with Apache NiFi and distributed data flows.
- Experience integrating GOTS products within modernized system architectures.
- Strong background in requirements development, allocation, management, and traceability.
- Experience with system integration, verification, validation, and security requirements implementation.
- Experience supporting CCBs, design reviews, and configuration/change management processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and allocate system and functional requirements across hardware, Linux servers, containerized platforms, and NiFi data flows, ensuring requirements are complete and traceable.
- Design and evaluate NexGen system architectures leveraging GOTS products, container technologies, and enterprise server environments.
- Derive and manage detailed technical requirements that are verifiable, unambiguous, and aligned with mission and stakeholder needs.
- Establish and maintain configuration and change management processes, including participation in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and design reviews.
- Lead the development and review of systems engineering documentation supporting Linux, container, and distributed system architectures.
- Support system integration, verification, and validation across server-based and containerized environments, including implementation of security requirements.
- Provide technical leadership across Integrated Product Teams to support delivery of scalable, secure, and operationally effective solutions.
- Collaborate with Government stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and program leadership to resolve technical challenges and maintain the integrity of engineering deliverables.
Benefits
- Three medical plans with in-network and out-of-network options.
- Vision and dental coverage paid in full by CTP.
- 401(k) with a 6% company contribution.
- Paid time off and customizable leave plans, plus jury duty, bereavement, and military leave.
- Up to $10,000 for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
- Life and AD&D insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
- End-of-year profit-sharing bonus.
- Referral bonus program with bonuses ranging from $7,000 to $20,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
