Systems Engineer I

Zekiah Technologies • Fredericksburg, VA

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zekiah Technologies is hiring an enthusiastic Systems Engineer to work with a skilled, highly motivated team providing IT services for systems engineering and information management systems across multiple major DoD programs. The role supports an established contract developing mission-critical operations. The customer’s framework continues to evolve, so evaluating, learning, and integrating new technologies will be a regular part of the work. Team members take on responsibilities aligned with their experience and professional growth goals, and staff members mentor one another in their areas of expertise.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of professional experience in software design, development, or engineering applied to program development, and experience in at least one of modeling, simulation, or real-time systems.
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a STEM discipline.
• Ability to develop software for multiple operating systems.
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and ORM technologies.
• Experience with test-driven development.
• Proficiency in software engineering tools.
• Ability to document requirements and specifications.
• U.S. citizenship and a currently active Interim Secret security clearance or higher; the final position requirement is an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute the full software development life cycle, from preliminary system analysis through testing and deployment.
• Develop flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to identify requirements and solutions.
• Write well-designed, testable code.
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Document and maintain software functionality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Deploy programs and evaluate user feedback.
• Comply with project plans and industry standards.
• Ensure software is updated with the latest features.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance for full-time employees and their families.
• Holiday and vacation pay.
• Sick leave.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

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