Mid-Level Systems Engineer/Senior Systems Engineer

Tactical Engineering & Analysis•San Diego, CA

2d•$145,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Mid-Level to Senior Systems Engineer integrates, configures, troubleshoots, tests, and installs Naval Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems in support of the Naval Tactical Grid team within Naval Information Warfare Center. The role requires 6–12 years of relevant systems engineering experience and demonstrated expertise integrating and troubleshooting Naval C4I systems in complex networked environments. The engineer helps resolve hardware, software, networking, and interoperability issues to support successful integration and operational readiness before, during, and after deployment. Travel may be required to support system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and installation aboard Navy platforms and at shore-based facilities. The mid-level engineer independently provides guidance, testing, evaluation, and systems support to test leads, program managers, and project teams; supports program artifacts and requirements tracking; reviews and standardizes documentation; applies quality assurance expertise; trains junior personnel; participates in planning meetings and working groups; maintains project databases and test-management tools; develops test procedures; and reports on project requirements. The senior engineer works with strong independence and provides technical leadership and strategic direction throughout the engineering lifecycle. Responsibilities include documenting system designs and configurations; leading requirements development and traceability; architecting and integrating complex systems; overseeing implementation, verification, validation, deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle management; managing project planning and progress; supporting continuous improvement; preparing technical documentation and recommendations; and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements

6–12 years of relevant systems engineering experience.
Bachelor of Science in a STEM-related field.
U.S. citizenship.
Active security clearance or ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; candidates are subject to a U.S. security background investigation. Additional eligibility requirements for classified access may apply.
Expertise in networking concepts and protocols.
Expertise in one or more programming languages.
Expertise in requirements management and system architecture design.
Expertise in IEEE standards and systems integration and design principles.
Familiarity with database and test-management tools for the mid-level role.
Familiarity with standard computer-based business tools for the senior-level role.
Expertise with model-based systems engineering tools as needed for the mid-level role and model-based systems engineering tools for the senior-level role.
Ability to work non-standard hours and schedules in support of project requirements.

Nice To Haves

INCOSE ASEP (Associate) certification preferred for the Mid-Level role.
INCOSE CSEP (Certified) certification preferred for the Senior Level.
An active security clearance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, testing, evaluation, and systems support to test leads, program managers, and project teams, serving as a technical advisor and supporting rigorous, effective, compliant testing throughout the program lifecycle.
Assist with developing, reviewing, and maintaining program artifacts, including requirements traceability, test and analysis plans and reports, and methods for tracking requirements and results.
Gather team input and prepare reports and briefings for internal and external stakeholders; review customer-facing and external test materials, including Daily Status Reports, TORs, TRRS forms, test-status and defect reports, and final test reports.
Identify opportunities to improve documentation efficiency and implement effective solutions; apply quality assurance expertise to test plans, requirement analysis, program documentation, and process standardization.
Train new and junior personnel and attend planning meetings and program-specific working groups.
Monitor, review, and update project databases and test-management tools; maintain project requirements and provide updates to the Program Manager at least weekly and immediately when warranted.
Research, analyze, and develop test procedures based on Military Standard-defined TDLs and other program documentation.
Create and maintain detailed system design, configuration, process, and troubleshooting documentation.
Lead technical teams in gathering, analyzing, and refining system requirements with stakeholders; manage requirements traceability throughout the lifecycle.
Architect and design systems integrating hardware, software, and network components; oversee system modeling, interface definition, and trade studies.
Oversee system-component implementation and integration, coordinating with software, hardware, and operations teams to ensure interoperability and alignment with design specifications.
Develop verification and validation strategies, analyze test results, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive defect resolution.
Oversee deployment and operational transition; monitor system performance, optimize operations, and implement reliability and efficiency improvements.
Lead system maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle management, including risk assessments, cost analysis, scalability planning, and end-of-life planning; maintain compliance with evolving standards and business needs.
Manage product or system lifecycle activities, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking; pursue continuous improvement through research and adoption of best practices.
Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and recommendations; support documentation for operation, maintenance, calibration, and upgrades, including Operator Manuals, System Specifications, and Calibration Procedures; provide input for RFIs, RFPs, and SOOs.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, supporting professional development and knowledge transfer.