Principal Systems Engineer

ClearEdge • Annapolis Junction, MD

138d

About The Position

Join ClearEdge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions. As a Systems Engineer, your mission is to lead the planning, development, integration, and technical oversight of complex systems throughout their lifecycle. You will translate user needs into system requirements, guide design and architecture decisions, ensure compliance with standards, and maintain the technical integrity of all system components. Your work will directly enable mission success by delivering reliable, efficient, and secure systems.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• 20+ years of systems engineering experience on complex programs
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or 5 additional years of SE experience in lieu of degree)
• Proven experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts
• Expertise in system requirements management, architecture, design, integration, and verification
• Ability to produce and review high-quality technical documentation
• Strong leadership and communication skills to interface with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions and operational/technical/system services views
• Experience with JCIDS documentation and certification/accreditation processes
• Expertise in alternative system concept development, lifecycle cost analysis, and risk mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with modeling, simulation, and prototyping for risk reduction
• Knowledge of current and evolving national and international engineering standards

Responsibilities

• Analyzing user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications
• Leading design, development, and integration activities across multiple disciplines
• Developing system architecture, design documentation, and interface control documents
• Allocating functional requirements to hardware, software, personnel, and facilities
• Participating in design reviews, CCB meetings, and program reviews to resolve cross-discipline issues
• Conducting risk assessments, quantitative analyses, and trade studies to optimize system performance
• Maintaining and updating system baselines and configuration documentation throughout the lifecycle
• Communicating technical considerations and recommendations to government stakeholders, contractors, and executives

Benefits

• $10k annual training/education benefit
• 10% 401k contribution fully vested on day one
• Annual health and technology allowance
• Access to a state-of-the-art technology lab
• Monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with the entire technical staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees