System Solution Engineer
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Computer and Information Research Scientist / Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, modernization, and sustainment of complex enterprise and mission-critical systems. This position is ideal for an experienced systems engineering professional who thrives on solving highly complex technical challenges while influencing the strategic direction of large-scale programs. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical authority, collaborating with engineers, architects, program managers, government stakeholders, and executive leadership to develop innovative technical solutions that enable mission success. This role requires a blend of systems engineering expertise, technical leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on problem solving across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
Requirements
- Active US Security Clearance with Polygraph
- Advanced knowledge in the systems engineering discipline; recognized as a subject matter expert.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly present technical concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments and perform in a lead engineering capacity.
- Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of other engineers.
- Knowledge of system architecture design, requirements analysis, modeling tools, and capability development.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on system quality and mission success.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical/scientific discipline.
- 8+ years of related professional systems engineering experience.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree may be preferred.
- Experience identifying new system capabilities, technical enhancements, and concept demonstrators for emerging mission needs.
- Experience supporting system integration, modernization, and lifecycle engineering in enterprise or mission‑critical environments.
- Ability to interface with senior technical leadership and provide expert guidance aligned with a senior‑level engineering role.
Responsibilities
- Working on unusually complex technical problems and architecting highly innovative system‑level solutions.
- Applying extensive systems engineering experience to analyze and assess system requirements, processes, interfaces, and methodologies to ensure total system integration and mission performance.
- Contributing to—and potentially leading—small engineering teams in planning, designing, and implementing large‑scale technical programs while interfacing with senior management and technical leadership.
- Supporting long‑range strategic systems planning under consultative direction.
- Applying advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts to determine and pursue courses of action needed to achieve desired technical outcomes.
- Performing additional responsibilities as required in support of enterprise engineering, modernization, and integration efforts.
Benefits
- 401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay
- PTO: 20 days per year
- Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant
- $50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
