Principal Systems Engineer

ClearEdge • Annapolis Junction, MD

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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 Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide senior-level technical leadership for the design, development, and integration of complex systems. You will guide the full systems engineering lifecycle — from requirements analysis through verification and sustainment — ensuring technical integrity and alignment with mission objectives. You’ll serve as a key technical interface with government stakeholders, program leadership, and engineering teams.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Twenty (20) years of experience as a Systems Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline (five additional years of experience may substitute for the degree)
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading large-scale Systems Engineering efforts
• Two (2) years of hands-on experience with AWS
• Proven ability to manage requirements, lead technical integration, and maintain system technical integrity across the lifecycle

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and implementing architectures in alignment with DoDAF and SOA principles
• Familiarity with Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation and processes
• Expertise in Information Assurance principles, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Experience with earned value management (EVM) and quantitative analysis of non-functional performance metrics
• Strong understanding of configuration management, lifecycle cost tradeoffs, and system verification methods

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, concept of operations, and high-level architectures to develop detailed system requirements and design specifications
• Lead and oversee system design, integration, and implementation activities across multiple teams
• Provide technical direction in developing, engineering, interfacing, integrating, and testing complex hardware and software systems
• Guide the creation and maintenance of system engineering management plans, integration and test plans, and other key documentation
• Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure compatibility with established architectures such as DoDAF and SOA
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) to coordinate cross-discipline decisions and design reviews
• Conduct and approve trade studies, risk analyses, and performance evaluations to optimize lifecycle cost, reliability, and mission success
• Define verification methods, processes, and evaluation criteria for system and subsystem validation
• Support DoD and government certification and accreditation processes
• Oversee configuration management and ensure the technical integrity of evolving baselines
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, standards, and best practices to enhance system performance and interoperability
• Mentor and guide engineering teams to ensure consistent application of systems engineering principles and processes

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