Systems Engineer 4

Set of X•Columbia, MD

About The Position

The System Engineer applies systems engineering principles across all phases of the system lifecycle, including Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. This role involves close interaction with government stakeholders, program personnel, and senior leadership to address technical considerations, resolve issues, and ensure the integrity, quality, and completeness of deliverables. The position supports work across ISO/IEC 15288-defined process areas.

Requirements

Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes
Experience working within ISO/IEC 15288 process areas
Ability to analyze technical alternatives and recommend solutions
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience leading technical teams and coordinating engineering efforts
Ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences
Experience developing and delivering engineering work products
Capability to work independently on technical design and engineering challenges
Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.
A High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general systems engineering experience (any process area).
Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience.
A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience.
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing innovative engineering approaches
Familiarity with enterprise and agreement process areas
Prior experience briefing senior stakeholders or government leadership
Experience establishing engineering standards and best practices
Leadership experience overseeing large engineering efforts or teams

Responsibilities

Apply systems engineering principles across all lifecycle phases
Interact with government representatives on technical issues, risks, and conflicts
Communicate effectively with program personnel, stakeholders, and senior executives
Ensure technical integrity and quality of deliverables across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas
Perform systems engineering activities within Technical, Project, Agreement, and Enterprise Process Areas
Develop and deliver work products across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas
Analyze technical alternatives and provide recommendations
Support and contribute to Project and Technical Process Areas
Independently analyze and recommend design alternatives
Assist in developing innovative engineering approaches
Evaluate solutions for project implementation suitability
Analyze and recommend engineering standards and processes
Supervise or coordinate contractor engineers and technicians
Lead systems engineering activities for projects, including oversight of engineering staff
Approve delivery of work products across multiple process areas
Independently make decisions regarding engineering methodologies and issues
Brief stakeholders and present technical project status

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with generous employer contribution
Paid Time Off
Technology Refresh (upgrade devices or year-end bonus)
Training and Professional Development ($5,250 annual budget for education, certifications, professional memberships, or student loan repayment)
Stock Plan (yearly stock grant)
Flex Leave and Exchange Plan (up to 8 weeks off or sell back unused time for double value)
Virtual Office Compensation (monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet services)
Fringe Benefit Mall (perks like Uber rides, beer of the month club, Amazon Prime, Hello Fresh)
Profit-Sharing Cash Bonus
Referral Bonus