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Engineer - System Verification and Validation

BAE Systems

Rockville, MD 20850

~ 36 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance
An employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Full-Time
Bachelor's degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%
Up to 4 years of relevant work experience
Experience defining a verification process for a new program
Experience within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) environment
INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification
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Maritime Technology Systems Engineer

SAIC

Springfield, VA 22153

~ 20 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

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 Safety Engineer

Anduril Industries

Washington, DC 20011

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

QinetiQ

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

~ 27 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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Systems Integration Engineer (Combat Systems)

VTG

Washington, DC 20003

$120,000-$160,000/yr
Hybrid

$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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Senior Principal Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

$193,409/yr
Hybrid~ 32 minFlexible ScheduleHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

USD $183,381.00 - USD $193,409.00 /Yr.
An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
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)
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 10+ years of job- related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience.
Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required at time of hire.
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.
Master's degree in Systems Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that demonstrates the technical breadth expected to lead complex hardware/software systems, with 8+ years of progressively responsible systems-engineering experience.
Direct experience across the lifecycle of system design, integration, test, verification, deployment, and sustainment.
Broad technical fluency across electrical engineering, electro-optics, embedded/software systems, mechanical or packaging interfaces, and test engineering, with direct experience in electro-optical or optical communications systems, cameras, lasers, fiber-optic systems, modems, or closely related systems.
Experience defining and managing requirements, traceability, interfaces, technical baselines, and verification evidence, and developing or using MBSE/digital-engineering artifacts, including Cameo/MagicDraw concepts, SysML models, or equivalent tools.
Agile experience preferred.
Experience with FSO communications, optical networking, satellite or space payloads, airborne systems, maritime/subsea systems, or multi-domain mission systems.
Experience with mixed-signal electronics, FPGA-based systems, embedded software, modem development, or automated test equipment.
Experience using Cameo/MagicDraw, DOORS, or comparable requirements and digital-engineering tools; leading formal systems, design, and test-readiness reviews; supporting DoD, NASA, aerospace, defense, or other mission-critical development programs; or serving as a systems-engineering IPT lead, chief engineer delegate, deputy engineering manager, or comparable cross-functional technical leader.
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Systems Engineer II (LabVIEW)

American Systems Corporation

Bethesda, MD 20817

$100,000/yr
~ 25 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth 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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Cross Domain Systems Engineer, Senior

BOOZ, ALLEN & HAMILTON

Washington, DC 20011

OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (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 developing requirements, including capability and system-level requirements, hardware, sof tware, interface requirements, user stories, or use cases
Experience developing technical written deliverables for a system delivery or deployment effort
Experience with online collaboration and work tracking tools such as Atlassian Suite, including Jira or Confluence and ServiceNow
Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework and how it applies to system accreditation
Ability to plan systems delivery and deployment efforts, including developing technical plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk tracking
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and 5+ years of experience in engineering, or 12+ years of experience in engineering in lieu of a degree
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
TS/SCI clearance is required
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months of start date
Experience with system testing, configuration management, and installation
Experience with Agile lifecycle met hodology
Experience with Cross Domain Systems (CDS) and RTB requirements for CDS
Experience with Cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
Knowledge of DevOps and CI / CD
Knowledge of DoDAF or MBSE
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Systems Engineer (Washington Navy Yard)

Systems Planning and Analysis

Washington, DC 20011

$80,000/yr
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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Combat Engineer Bridge Crew - Full Benefits + 30 Days PTO

U.S. Army Reserves

Baltimore, MD 21215

OnsiteUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

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
Competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses
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
Health care at little to no cost
Money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses
Part-time or full-time
14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which includes Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training
U.S. Citizen
High School Diploma or GED
Meet Tattoo Guidelines
No Major Law Violations
No Medical Concerns
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