Systems Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)•Arlington, VA

46d•$114,000 - $231,000•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Systems Engineer to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA location. The Systems Engineer is collaborating within a fast-paced, customer-focused test and experimentation team. This role requires deep experience in designing, developing, integrating, and testing complex software and hardware systems in mission-critical environments. This role applies interdisciplinary engineering principles to ensure that hardware, software, networks, and mission systems operate effectively, securely, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related STEM field or equivalent relevant professional full-time experience.
5 years of relevant experience in systems engineering or integration roles.
Strong system integration and test experience, including distributed and tactical systems.
Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements traceability and configuration management.
Experience leading or coordinating test execution and integration activities across functional teams
Experience supporting U.S. Navy combat systems integration, testing, or sustainment.
Strong understanding of real-time distributed systems, radar systems, and weapon control logic
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and execute multiple concurrent assignments.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Navy surface warfare systems and tactical applications (e.g., Aegis Weapon System, SSDS, CEC, Link-16).
Support integration of radar, systems (IFF), and weapon systems (e.g., RAM, ESSM, CIWS) into an automated self-defense architecture
Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) across fire control and command subsystems
Experience working with land-based test site events and at-sea Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT)
Perform trade studies evaluating performance, latency, cybersecurity posture, and interoperability.
Experience running, testing, and troubleshooting large-scale or distributed DoD software systems.
Experience supporting rapid prototyping, experimentation, and capability demonstrations.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).

Responsibilities

Support full systems engineering lifecycle including requirement analysis, system design, integration, validation, test, deployment and operational support of complex systems supporting DoD and Navy operational and developmental testing.
Conduct architecture analysis for distributed combat systems (hardware/software/network).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management, cybersecurity, software development, hardware engineering, logistics, and test organizations.
Develop and approve test plans, procedures, and operational methodologies for complex systems and distributed architectures.
Analyze test results and provide clear, actionable assessments against requirements, including recommendations for corrective actions.
Participate in technical reviews (MRA, MRR, DAWG, TWEG, etc.) and support government and stakeholder briefings.
Support model-based systems engineering (MBSE) artifacts including SysML diagrams and interface models.