Systems Engineer

CGI•Quantico, VA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Description: The Systems Engineer provides the technical integration backbone for the program system, ensuring all hardware, software, network, and cloud components work together as a cohesive end-to-end solution from the vehicle-mounted data logger through the MCEN Azure cloud to the enterprise Jupiter/Advana dashboards. This role owns the systems architecture, interface definitions, integration testing, and configuration management for the complete program data pipeline. The Systems Engineer ensures that the Collect-Transmit-Store-Analyze-Act chain functions reliably across all environments, manages system engineering documentation, and leads troubleshooting of complex cross-domain issues. This individual works at the intersection of hardware (data loggers, WAPs, connectors), networking (MCEN, Wi-Fi), cloud infrastructure (Azure, Jupiter/Advana), and software (dashboards, AI/ML models) to maintain system integrity and support capability growth. This position is located in Quantico, VA. Your future duties and responsibilities: Own and maintain the program systems architecture from data logger hardware through MCEN Azure cloud to Jupiter/Advana enterprise environments Define and manage interface specifications between system components: data loggers, WAPs, MCEN network, Azure cloud services, and Advana/Jupiter Lead systems integration and test activities at the SITF (Blount Island Command) and coordinate with LIF for commercial prototyping validation Support the dual ATO (MCPIC 2.0/3.0) by ensuring all system changes maintain cybersecurity compliance with NIST 800-53 rev5 controls and STIG requirements Manage the ETL data pipeline architecture from CAN bus data collection through processing, storage, and delivery to analytics and visualization layers Lead system-level troubleshooting for complex issues spanning hardware, networking, and cloud components Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation including system architecture diagrams, interface control documents, and test procedures Support EIA-649 Configuration Management processes through the Enterprise Configuration Control Board (ECCB), tracking all hardware configurations, software versions, and system changes Manage software development lifecycle activities per ISO/IEC 14764, including release management (emergency, iterative, and major releases) and source code deliverables Coordinate WAP-to-MCEN transition planning per PWS 3.3.4 and support wireless connectivity optimization across installation sites Support MIL-STD-882 system safety analysis for the program system, including hazard analysis for vehicle-mounted hardware Evaluate emerging technology integration (satellite tags, edge computing, autonomous systems) for future capability insertion

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
8+ years of systems engineering experience on DoD programs involving hardware/software integration
Experience with cloud-based architectures, preferably Microsoft Azure Government
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs) in the context of system accreditation
Experience with configuration management processes (EIA-649) and software release management
Security+ certification or equivalent IAT-II (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
Active Secret clearance
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and networking domains

Nice To Haves

Experience with IoT systems, vehicle telemetry, CAN bus protocols, or sensor network architectures
Familiarity with MCEN architecture and Azure Government cloud environments
Prior experience at NSWC Crane, Blount Island Command, or Marine Corps test facilities
INCOSE CSEP or ASEP certification
Experience with DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Knowledge of data pipeline architectures (ETL, streaming, batch processing) at enterprise scale
Prior experience integrating with GCSS-MC, Advana/Jupiter, or other DoD enterprise systems

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the program systems architecture from data logger hardware through MCEN Azure cloud to Jupiter/Advana enterprise environments
Define and manage interface specifications between system components: data loggers, WAPs, MCEN network, Azure cloud services, and Advana/Jupiter
Lead systems integration and test activities at the SITF (Blount Island Command) and coordinate with LIF for commercial prototyping validation
Support the dual ATO (MCPIC 2.0/3.0) by ensuring all system changes maintain cybersecurity compliance with NIST 800-53 rev5 controls and STIG requirements
Manage the ETL data pipeline architecture from CAN bus data collection through processing, storage, and delivery to analytics and visualization layers
Lead system-level troubleshooting for complex issues spanning hardware, networking, and cloud components
Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation including system architecture diagrams, interface control documents, and test procedures
Support EIA-649 Configuration Management processes through the Enterprise Configuration Control Board (ECCB), tracking all hardware configurations, software versions, and system changes
Manage software development lifecycle activities per ISO/IEC 14764, including release management (emergency, iterative, and major releases) and source code deliverables
Coordinate WAP-to-MCEN transition planning per PWS 3.3.4 and support wireless connectivity optimization across installation sites
Support MIL-STD-882 system safety analysis for the program system, including hazard analysis for vehicle-mounted hardware
Evaluate emerging technology integration (satellite tags, edge computing, autonomous systems) for future capability insertion