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Systems Safety Engineer

Anduril Industries

Washington, DC 20011

~ 20 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth Insurance

$146,000-$194,000 USD
Highly competitive equity grants
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering background
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Experience with safety-critical hardware and software systems in the defense or aerospace industry
Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and other relevant safety standards
Strong background in safety analysis techniques including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA
Experience with requirements decomposition for Safety
Failure investigation/analysis experience with a proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence
Design Review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR)
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening
M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Experience or familiarity with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-STD-516C, and JSSSEH
Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys
Software safety case development experience
Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL
AI/ML software safety experience
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Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Manassas, VA 20110

~ 34 min OnsiteUrgently HiringFlexible ScheduleEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Full-Time Salary Range: $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.
An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.
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.
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Full-Time Salary Range
Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline with 2+ years of related professional experience or equivalent experience/combined education.
Experience with creating/maintaining Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEI&T;) artifacts such as requirements specifications, interface specifications, verification matrices, test plans, test procedures, test reports, etc.
Experience with troubleshooting issues, analyzing test results, and problem/issue reporting and tracking
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to travel up to 10% (5 weeks per year)
Qualified candidates must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance. This requires U.S. Citizenship.
Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) methodology and tools (Cameo MagicDraw preferred)
SEI&T; experience with submarine or ship combat or weapons systems
Experience coordinating Integration and Test activities among multiple organizations
Knowledgeable in software programming or scripting languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, Bash)
Knowledgeable in operating system and networking concepts
Experience with test automation tools
Working knowledge of electrical and electronic test equipment
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Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Manassas, VA 20110

$137,803/yr
~ 34 min OnsiteFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

USD $124,216.00 - USD $137,803.00 /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 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree, plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation
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.
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Senior Systems Engineer

Amentum

Manassas, VA 20110

~ 34 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 with Mechanical Focus

BAE Systems

Rockville, MD 20850

~ 36 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
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
Other perks including 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
At least four years of related/relevant work experience.
Understand Systems Engineering principles
Understand basic engineering principles and experience with Interface Control/Design Drawings
Willingness and ability to travel (< 10%)
Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred
Understand detailed engineering principles and experience with Interface Control/Design Drawings
Experience with various engineering tools / languages including PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, 2D/3D CAD, SysML, and/or MATLAB Simulink
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T;)
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Systems Integration Engineer (Combat Systems)

VTG

Washington, DC 20003

$120,000-$160,000/yr
Hybrid~ 20 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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Systems Engineer

QinetiQ

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

~ 16 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

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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Principal Systems Engineer-Defense

Curtiss-Wright

Ashburn, VA 20147

$144,100-$190,000/yr
~ 41 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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Acquisition Systems Engineer

ManTech International

Stafford, VA 22554

~ 34 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

The projected compensation range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,100.00.
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
Travel 10-20%
Bachelors Degree and at least 5 years relevant systems engineering experience. An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Experience with requirements definition and traceability, formulating design methodology, documentation origination, systems integration and testing to verify required performance, or assessment of change proposals for technical merit.
Experience providing recommendations to government leadership on actions they can take within specific tasks/programs to meet operational requirements.
Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Project).
Must have a current / active DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Basic understanding of Defense Acquisitions.
Experience supporting ACAT II or III
Demonstrated ability to write technical documentation.
Familiar with SharePoint postings, downloading, team-building environment.
Knowledge of modeling based systems engineering practices and processes.
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Undersea Systems Security Engineer

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON

Washington, DC 20011

~ 20 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (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.
5+ years of experience in maritime or defense systems, including surface ships, submarines, carriers, unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), ROVs, sUAS, cUAS, or C4I platforms
3+ years of experience supporting Navy acquisition, fleet introduction, in-service engineering, sustainment, or lifecycle readiness for maritime systems
Experience with cybersecurity-by-design principles, RMF, NIST guidance, CNSSI 1253, and secure systems engineering practices applied to operational or autonomous systems
Knowledge of networking concepts, including LAN, WAN, bandwidth management, protocols, and directory services, applied to shipboard, expeditionary, or unmanned platform networks such as mesh networks, tactical datalinks, or LEO connectivity
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Naval Architecture
DoD IAT Level II Certification such as Security+, CySA+, or CCNA Security Certification
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Experience with Navy afloat systems
Experience with RMF policies and procedures for Navy systems
Experience with Zero Trust implementation in DoD systems and software
Knowledge of Navy afloat cybersecurity challenges
Master's degree in a technical field
DoD IAT Level III Certification
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