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Herndon,VA

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Technical Excellence Engineering Supervisor

BAE Systems

Rockville, MD 20850

Hybrid~ 37 minUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/System Engineering or other related science degree and ten years of relevant experience or fourteen years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree
10 years' experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD weapon system programs
Experience in Test and Evaluation methodologies including test planning, execution, and reporting
Experience in System/Subsystem level testing
Experience in research and data analysis
Experience in engineering design, fabrication, interface definition, and requirements verification / system testing
Experience with leading projects involving multiple team members
Experience with presenting project status to management and/or the customer
Experience in organizing and hosting meetings involving multiple stakeholders
Proficiency with PC and MS Office suite including MS Project
Willingness and ability to travel
Experience in managing a team of Engineers
12 years' experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD weapon system programs
Experience with the Navy SSP or TRIDENT programs
Experience with Navy Submarines (e.g. Missile Technician (MT) or Navigation Electronics Technician (NAV ET))
ASEP or CSEP certification
Experience with DoD weapons system
Experience in research and data analysis
Experience preparing for and leading design reviews or customer meetings
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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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Mid Level Systems Engineer - Platform/Infrastructure

BAE Systems

Sterling, VA 20166

~ 16 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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
Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Full-Time
A minimum of 5-8 years' relevant experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field is required.
At a minimum, meet DoDD 8140 requirements (Security+ CE Certification)
Expertise working with Linux platforms and COTS applications in Linux cloud environments
Experience with Cloud architecture and system design
Experience working with relational and/or non-relational databases e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.
Experience architecting or integrating with workflow, case or ticketing, or automation platforms such as ServiceNow or custom-built systems
Knowledge of IDAM requirements and technologies including Active Directory, SAML, OpenLDAP, OAuth 2.0, and/or OIDC
Demonstrated experience with system testing and validation
Experience and comfort with DevOps tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab)
Familiarity with Containerized Development environments (Rancher, Kubernetes)
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with Cloud solution optimization
Experience configuring and instrumenting visualization tools (Grafana, Splunk)
Experience with ServiceNow
Familiarity with customer system security requirements and processes
Integration of virtualized applications and application streaming or layering techniques
Experience designing APIs such as REST or GraphQL and event-driven systems
Experience with DevOps testing
Experience with maintaining API Gateways, catalogs in a cloud-based environment
Experience integrating complex systems using APIs, message queues, streaming platforms, and ETL pipelines
Other Cloud experience (Azure, Google, Oracle, IBM)
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Systems Integration Engineer (Combat Systems)

VTG

Washington, DC 20003

$120,000-$160,000/yr
Hybrid~ 34 min

$120,000-$160,000 annually
A) A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least (5) years of professional/internship engineering experience, OR b) A master's degree in a relevant field and at least (2) years of professional experience, OR c) No degree and at least (8) years of demonstrated experience in specific task area
A) A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 11 years of professional/internship engineering experience, OR b) A master's degree in a relevant field and at least 6 years of professional experience
Must have an active Secret level clearance and ability to sustain one
Must be a US Citizen
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
Ideal candidate will have an understanding of any, or some of the following Engineering Disciplines: Electrical and Mechanical Design, Navigation, Guidance, and Control, Telemetry and Instrumentation, Flight Software, Re-entry Hardware, and Flight Termination Systems, Requirement Definition, Allocation, and Verification, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Interfaces
**Navy Submarine weapons and engineering** experience (VA Class) and NAVSEA/IWS Weapons System experience
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System Engineer (SDA) - Enterprise

QinetiQ

Chantilly, VA 20152

~ 17 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

The salary range for this role is $175,000- $220,000 USD.
Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
Minimum of 10+ years experience with satellite and ground systems
Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction
Experience in systems engineering
TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Masters degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline
Experience DoD and or IC customers
Active TS/SCI clearance
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Senior Systems Engineer

Amentum

Manassas, VA 20110

~ 31 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$100K - $160K
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or four (4) years of demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise relevant to the specific technical discipline of the SOW, including qualifications as a U.S. Naval operational expert in a combat systems rate at the E7 level or higher.
Six (6) years of engineering experience with a Maritime major weapons control or C2 system program.
Experience related to the design, planning, analysis, research, testing, or documentation of complex systems throughout the complete engineering life cycle.
Four (4) years of concurrent experience with Navy surface ship Undersea Warfare weapons control or command and control systems.
Three (3) years of concurrent demonstrated expertise understanding and developing Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Interface Change Requests (ICR), Interface Design Specifications (IDS), Weapon Specifications, and other system design/system integration documents.
Demonstrated experience with weapon and combat system certification processes and requirements, specifically self-certification criteria for elements of the Aegis Warfare System.
Experience with IBM DOORS for requirements management and Atlassian JIRA for Agile tracking.
Experience working within the Navy Warfare Center enterprise, interacting with Navy Technical Authorities.
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Systems Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Manassas, VA 20110

~ 31 min OnsiteUrgently HiringFlexible ScheduleEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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.
Our flexible schedules
Comprehensive benefits
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., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field) from an accredited institution with 5+ years of related experience; or comparable experience in lieu of degree
3+ years experience with systems engineering processes, with background in requirements development/management, system integration and verification/test to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - proficient with formulas, pivot tables, data visualizations, and VBA/macros for data-analysis tasks
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; this position will require a government security clearance
Experience with IBM DOORS and/or Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM/DOORS Next) and Engineering Test Management (ETM)
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
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering principles and tools
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and principles
Knowledge of system and software architecture concepts, such as containerization and cloud technologies
Familiarity with Linux, Git, and/or Matlab
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Principal Systems Engineer-Defense

Curtiss-Wright

Ashburn, VA 20147

$144,100-$190,000/yr
~ 15 min OnsitePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$ 144,100.00 - 190,000.00 per year plus bonus
Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Industry-recognized expert in an engineering discipline or specialty area
Created or significantly changed technology over at least a decade of time
10 plus years of experience at US DoD Primes or at a company that directly supports them.
Knowledge of system hardware/software development, integration and test for deployed military vehicle applications
Expert knowledge of the systems engineering tools DOORS and Cameo
Working knowledge of engineering development tools like Clearquest, JIRA, and Rational Development Tools
Ability to operate and debug Linux and VxWorks based computing systems
Solid understanding of SOSA and VPX system design standards
Solid understanding of serial communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, RS422, RS485, RS232, 10G and 100G Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, USB
Solid understanding of the latest processing and graphics solutions
Experience with Microsoft Office including Word Excel, PowerPoint and Project
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.
Experience conducting System Safety Assessment, Functional Hazard assessment and Failure Mode Effects Analysis is a plus
Previous experience in RTCA/DO-254/DO-178 processes and FAA Certification is a plus
BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering preferred
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System Safety Engineer, Mid

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON

Arlington, VA 22204

~ 29 min OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

$62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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.
2+ years of experience in system safety, including implementing and executing DoW system safety programs
Experience obtaining lithium battery certification s
Experience in the conduct of MIL-STD-882 safety analyses or system safety program implementation
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Science field
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Experience with NAVSEAINST 8020.6, Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board ( WSESRB ) , or Sof tware Systems Safety Technical Review Panel ( SSSTRP )
Experience with digital engineering, machine learning and artifi cia l intelligence, sof tware develop ment, solid-state electrical circuit design, unmanned systems design, human factors engineering, or fault tree analysis
Master's degree in Engineering or Science
Certified Safety Professional ( CSP ) , Navy Principal for Safety ( PFS ) , USMC Principal for Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health ( PESOH ) , or Certified Systems Engineering Professional ( CSEP ) 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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