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Sterling,VA

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Manager - Systems Engineering and Governance

BAE Systems

Rockville, MD 20850

~ 38 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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Advanced Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Manassas, VA 20110

$137,803/yr
~ 36 min OnsiteUrgently HiringFlexible 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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Systems Engineer, Senior

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON

Herndon, VA 20171

~ 16 min OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).
Our offerings include 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.
6+ years of experience with systems engineering including system architecture and design, requirements analysis and management, interface definition, verification and validation, and trade study development
4+ years of experience with requirements management tools and processes
Experience creating and managing operational, system, and technical architecture products, such as OVs, SVs, and TVs, using DoDAF
Experience conducting end-to-end mission workflow analysis to support design trades, capability assessments, and system-of-systems integration
Experience with systems engineering support for development, operations, or sustainment within DoD or Intelligence Community programs
Ability to develop, communicate, and maintain mission-level architectures aligned with DoD or IC standards and frameworks
Ability to translate mission needs into actionable system requirements and technical specifications
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Experience engineering systems hosted in cloud-based infrastructures
Experience working in Agile development environments, including Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence
Knowledge of Intelligence Community mission areas, processes, and frameworks
Agile Certification such as SAFe Agilist Certification
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Systems Engineer

QinetiQ

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

~ 42 min 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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Systems Engineer II (LabVIEW)

American Systems Corporation

Bethesda, MD 20817

$100,000/yr
~ 31 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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Maritime Technology Systems Engineer

SAIC

Springfield, VA 22153

~ 35 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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Signal/Image Process Engineer, Sr

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Manassas, VA 20110

~ 36 min OnsiteUrgently HiringFlexible ScheduleEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position.
An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art design 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.
Full-Time
Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience.
Programming
Linux
Signal Processing
Agile Experience
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Minor in Mathematics/Physics
Experience in Undersea Acoustics
C/C++
Python
Matlab
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Systems Engineer (Washington Navy Yard)

Systems Planning and Analysis

Washington, DC 20011

$80,000/yr
~ 35 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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Construction Engineer Role - Paid Training, No Degree Needed

U.S. Army Reserves

Baltimore, MD 21215

OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses
Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties
Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
30 days paid annual vacation
401(K) type savings plan
Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
Part-time or full-time
THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE
U.S. Citizen
High School Diploma or GED
Meet Tattoo Guidelines
No Major Law Violations
No Medical Concerns

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Senior Systems Engineer

Amentum

Manassas, VA 20110

~ 36 min OnsiteHealth 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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