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Manager - Systems Engineering and Governance

BAE Systems

Rockville, MD 20850

~ 37 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
An employee assistance program
A legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Full-Time
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
6+ years of systems engineering experience, including 2+ years supporting strategic deterrence or defense-related programs
3+ years of supervisory or management experience
OCP or INCOSE CSEP certification
Proven experience with developing or overhauling SE governance policies and documents in a government or defense setting
Strong experience designing and delivering SE-related training programs
Expert knowledge of MBSE, digital engineering, DoDAF, SysML or related technical frameworks
Prior experience with agency-level policy and process updates
Knowledge/Experience supporting Navy PAESSP Strategic Weapons System
Experience with DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework including DoD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, Acquisition Pathway policies and SECNAVINST 5000.2.
Knowledge of SE standards including DoD Systems Engineering Guidebook, INCOSE SE Handbook, and ISO-IEC-IEEE 15288
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Mid-Level Model Based Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Manassas, VA 20110

$116,398/yr
~ 31 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

USD $104,923.00 - USD $116,398.00 /Yr.
Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and the engineering process
Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle more complex assignments as experience progresses
Ability to clearly convey concepts and ideas using written and verbal communications skills
Ability to clearly recognize and report information relevant to sound systems engineering design
Ability to prioritize competing requirements and tasks while working independently and as part of a team
Experience independently executing Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) activities to identify program requirements and support analysis of system design using Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and MagicDraw
Experience with Agile programs, Agile methodologies, and working on a sprint team
Experience drafting system requirements in accordance with good requirement practice
Ability to conduct research on technical implementation and challenges and utilize information gathered to develop solutions and design for complex assignments.
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Systems Engineer

QinetiQ

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

Onsite

The salary range for this role is $140,000- $190,000 USD.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
8+ years of systems engineering, test and evaluation, integration and test, or qualification experience supporting defense acquisition programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting acquisition-level verification, qualification, developmental test, or system evaluation activities across the full acquisition life cycle.
Experience providing government, SETA, program office, or lead engineering oversight of contractor-performed test activities.
Experience developing, reviewing, or assessing test plans, procedures, readiness documentation, verification documentation, and test reports for complex defense systems.
Experience with requirements development, verification planning, requirements traceability, and technical review processes.
Experience supporting the development, integration, qualification, or test and evaluation of missile systems, seekers, sensors, EO/IR payloads, or other complex hardware-intensive defense systems.
Must have an Active DoD Secret or higher level clearance.
Experience supporting U.S. Army or DoD test and evaluation activities, including coordination with government test organizations, ranges, or laboratories such as ATEC, RTC, DEVCOM, or PEO Missiles and Space stakeholders.
Experience with developmental test, qualification test, system verification, verification cross-reference matrices, and test readiness reviews.
Experience with missile seekers, optical/IR sensors, guidance systems, hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) environments, or integrated sensor systems.
Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, telemetry reduction tools, or other technical data analysis environments.
Prior experience supporting Javelin, Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM), PEO Missiles and Space, or related missile or sensor programs.
DAWIA Practitioner or equivalent certification in Test and Evaluation or Engineering, or PMP certification.
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Maritime Technology Systems Engineer

SAIC

Springfield, VA 22153

~ 33 min Onsite

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000.
Bachelor's and nine (9) years or more of experience in a technical field such as engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, or operations research. Additional years experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
A minimum of nine (9) years or more of experience providing technical project management and systems engineering in support of DoD and/or IC programs; at least 5 years or more in Science and Technology and/or Research and Development project management.
System development and/or field experience in any of the following areas: unmanned underwater vehicles, robotics autonomous systems, underwater communications, GPS denied navigation, acoustic systems, and/or underwater power systems.
An active Top Secret clearance
The ability to complete a counter-intelligence scope (CI) polygraph (post-hire).
An active Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and CI Polygraph.
Advanced degree in a scientific or technical field (Physics, Engineering, Operations Research).
PMP and/or other professional certifications.
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Systems Engineer II (LabVIEW)

American Systems Corporation

Bethesda, MD 20817

$100,000/yr
~ 30 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

The salary range for this position is USD $100,000.00/Yr. - USD $135,000/Yr.
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
B.S. degree in Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Applied Math, or closely related field.
Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience developing LabVIEW software.
Active Secret clearance desired
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Systems Engineer (Washington Navy Yard)

Systems Planning and Analysis

Washington, DC 20011

$80,000/yr
~ 34 min OnsiteHealth InsuranceRetirement Benefit

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Washington, DC, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000.00/Yr.
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Full-time, five days per week
Must be able to work at Washington Navy Yard, full-time, five days per week.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other relevant Engineering degrees.
U.S. citizen with SECRET clearance (or higher), or ability to obtain and maintain clearance.
0-2 years of professional engineering experience
DoD programs preferred.
Active SECRET clearance, and ability to maintain this clearance.
Experience working with Strategic Systems Programs.
US Navy Submarine Officer experience or other U.S. military Engineering Officer experience.
Experience working with DoD engineering and acquisition processes.
Experience with US Government acquisition, US government budgeting and project planning.
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OPIR Systems Engineer

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON

Chantilly, VA 20152

~ 17 min OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD)
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care
Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.
Experience with national security satellite systems for SIGINT or GEOINT
Experience with large DoD or IC satellite ground systems, including OPIR
Experience with mission systems and interfacing with mission management planners and operators on a technical level
Knowledge of mission needs and conveying capabilities of software platforms
Top Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Experience with satellite mission management systems
Experience developing solutions in classified Cloud environments in the Intelligence Community or DoD
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with Linux and Cloud technologies
Knowledge of Agile and DevSecOps software development
Knowledge of automation techniques or artificial intelligence and machine learning
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
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Systems Engineer – Research Infrastructure & Lab Platforms - Federal Customer

Dell

Mc Lean, VA 22101

~ 20 min Onsite

On-site 5 days per week
Local candidates only
On-site 5 days per week
Required Active TS/SCI
Candidates without active clearances will be declined.
8+ years of hands-on experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Administration, or DevOps role supporting enterprise or engineering lab environments.
Dual-OS Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise administering, securing, and troubleshooting both Linux and Windows opera
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Systems Integration Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Manassas, VA 20110

~ 31 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$79300.00 - $147300.00
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Full-time
Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field) from an accredited institution with 2+ years of related experience; or comparable experience in lieu of degree.
2+ years of integration and test experience.
Proficiency in Linux, network switches, and hardware components.
Ability to troubleshoot system issues including software and hardware.
Experience creating and executing test procedures.
Understanding of testing equipment such as SIM/STIM.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; this position will require a government security clearance.
Familiarity with Atlassian Jira and Confluence products, including experience with agile project planning, issue tracking, and collaboration tools.
Experience applying System Engineering processes in an Agile environment.

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Senior Systems Administrator Engineer (Government)

At&t

Chantilly, VA 20152

$98,100-$220,000/yr
~ 17 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Earns between $98,100 - $220,000 yearly
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected • Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T; mobility plans and accessories, AT&T; internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T; wireline phone
Onsite 5 days per week
A minimum of 5 days per week
40
Regular
Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Security operations of systems supporting: Virtualization, Windows and Linux Computing solution engineering and architecture solutions
Experience with on-premise, cloud and hybrid-cloud based deployments.
US citizenship is required.
Active federal security clearance.
Top Secret/SCI with polygraph.
Active Cleared Individual clearance supporting the overall business up to TS/SCI with polygraph.
CISSP, virtual computing certifications, (DoDD 8570/ DoDD 8140).
Experience with ITSM and/or ServiceNow.
Comparable VMware certifications, RHCE, MS Certifications, Security Certifications IAT/IAM levels 1-3.
Working knowledge of common operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.) and basic endpoint security principles.
Extensive experience in security operations and systems listed in the posting.
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