Systems Engineer

Metron•Reston, VA

6d•$100,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Metron is seeking a mid-level Systems Engineer for its Reston, Virginia team to support the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of complex technical systems for mission-critical programs. The engineer will work with software developers, infrastructure engineers, technical leads, and customer stakeholders to translate mission needs into system requirements and solutions. The role requires a strong systems engineering background, understanding of the full system development lifecycle, and the ability to work across technical disciplines in a fast-paced environment. The selected individual is required to work from Metron’s Reston office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field; four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years of relevant systems engineering, systems integration, software engineering, or related technical experience.
Demonstrated experience with requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, or system lifecycle activities.
Experience developing and maintaining system requirements and technical documentation.
Experience supporting integration of software, hardware, infrastructure, networks, or other technical components.
Understanding of systems engineering principles and the system development lifecycle.
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop practical solutions.
Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and software development teams.
Familiarity with Agile software development or engineering environments.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a collaborative technical team.
U.S. citizenship required; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Active SECRET security clearance; active TS/SCI preferred.
At least 8 years of systems engineering, systems integration, or related engineering experience.
Experience serving as a senior Systems Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, or technical lead.
Experience supporting Department of War or other Federal government programs.
Experience with systems architecture, requirements management, interface definition, and verification and validation.
Experience with requirements management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, DOORS, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, or related systems engineering methodologies.
Experience with Linux-based environments.
Experience with cloud or virtualized infrastructure.
Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Experience working in DevSecOps and CI/CD environments.
Familiarity with networking, distributed systems, or cloud-based architectures.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and Federal security requirements.
Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, or system authorization processes.
Experience supporting system test, integration, deployment, and operational transition activities.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of complex systems and applications.
Analyze mission, operational, and technical requirements and translate them into system-level requirements and specifications.
Develop and maintain system architecture, interface documentation, technical requirements, and other systems engineering artifacts.
Evaluate system designs to ensure they meet technical requirements, performance objectives, security requirements, and customer needs.
Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and testing teams throughout the system development lifecycle.
Support system integration across hardware, software, networks, applications, and external interfaces.
Identify and troubleshoot complex system-level issues and coordinate resolution across technical teams.
Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, technical interchange meetings, demonstrations, and customer meetings.
Evaluate proposed system changes and assess technical impacts, dependencies, and risks.
Support verification and validation activities to ensure system requirements are satisfied.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, interface descriptions, procedures, and engineering reports.
Assist with system deployment, configuration, upgrades, and operational readiness activities.
Provide technical guidance and recommendations to program leadership and customer stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and system performance.