Systems Engineer

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Fort Lee, VA

3d•$65,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Koniag Management Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is hiring a Systems Engineer to support KMS and its government customer at Fort Lee, Virginia. The role requires daily on-site work; hybrid work is not available. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust. The Systems Engineer will join a product support team and work on system integrations and product upgrades. The role involves translating customer and stakeholder needs into technical requirements, supporting design and integration, and verifying that deliverables meet their intended purposes. Senior engineers will provide mentorship through onboarding and project work. This position is described as early-career, although the listed requirements include a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least five years of Systems Engineer or equivalent experience. The role also includes advanced troubleshooting and leading and directing the work of others.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer or equivalent experience developing, implementing, and enhancing information systems; federal government experience is preferred.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and diagrams/views.
Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Advanced troubleshooting skills.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience supporting and sustaining Department of Defense programs.
Coursework, a thesis, or projects involving requirements engineering, system design, or verification and validation.
Exposure to model-based systems engineering, such as SysML, Cameo, Capella, or similar.
Familiarity with requirements tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or Jama.
Scripting or analysis experience in Python or MATLAB.
Internship, co-op, or student team experience, such as Formula Student, CubeSat, or robotics.
Awareness of relevant industry standards, such as ISO 15288, ISO 26262, DO-178C, or IEC 62304.

Responsibilities

Capture, write, and maintain system and subsystem requirements, keeping them traceable to design and test.
Support system architecture work, including interface definitions and functional breakdowns.
Help plan and conduct integration and verification activities, and document results.
Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments.
Work with hardware, software, mechanical, and test engineers to resolve cross-disciplinary technical issues.
Maintain technical documentation and configuration records.
Communicate about technical topics with customers, suppliers, or internal stakeholders as experience in the role grows.
Plan and accomplish goals using experience and judgment.
Lead and direct the work of others.
Develop, implement, and enhance information systems.