Senior Systems Engineer

Chenega Corporation • Arlington, VA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer supports design, integration, and lifecycle management of complex systems supporting CDAO mission capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience supporting federal or DoD systems engineering programs.
• Active Secret security clearance required (or higher).
• Ability to work on-site 5 days a week
• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD, CDAO, Joint Staff, or Combatant Command programs involving AI, data analytics, digital modernization, or mission systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience with systems integration, requirements management, verification and validation, and lifecycle engineering for complex enterprise environments.
• Experience working within Agile, DevSecOps, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or cloud-based architectures supporting federal programs.
• Professional certifications such as INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Security+, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements, architecture documentation, and design specifications.
• Support system integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Conduct technical analysis and engineering reviews.
• Collaborate with architecture and development teams to ensure system interoperability.
• Support lifecycle management and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• professional development plan
• opportunities to help sharpen skills
• on-the-job learning experiences
• formal development programs
• well-being programs

What This Job Offers

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