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Engineering Manager (Systems Engineering/ System Integration)

BAE Systems

Rockville, MD 20850

~ 36 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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
Bachelor of Science degree in Systems, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
6 years' experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD programs
Experience with major weapon system development product lifecycle and technologies
Experience with conducting compatibility analysis of interface requirements
Experience with integration of models, software, and / or hardware
Experience with various engineering tools / languages including PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, 2D/3D CAD, SysML, and/or MATLAB Simulink
Experience with leading projects involving multiple team members
Experience with presenting project status to management and/or the client
Experience in organizing and hosting meetings involving multiple stakeholders
Willing to travel approximately 10% of the time
Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
Experience in managing a team of Engineers
8 years' experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD programs
Experience with the Navy SSP or TRIDENT programs
Prior experience working in missile weapon systems, space, and/or nuclear fields.
Experience with technical presentations and customer-facing activities at the leadership level.
Experience with various engineering tools / languages including PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, 2D/3D CAD, SysML, and/or MATLAB Simulink
INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification
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Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC

Springfield, VA 22153

~ 20 min OnsiteUrgently Hiring

$120,001 - $160,000
Bachelor's degree and 9 years or more experience providing technical project management and systems engineering in support of DoW and/or IC acquisition programs. Additional years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
Candidate must be a US Citizen.
An active TS/SCI with the ability to complete a counter-intelligence scope polygraph (CI Poly; post-hire).
An active TOP SECRET clearance with access to SCI and CI Polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as engineering, physical sciences, mathematics or operations research is desired.
Prior experience as a Navy Nuclear Officer or similar technical/engineering field.
Current/recent Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) or equivalent acquisition qualifications.
Familiarity with team and administrative collaboration and analysis tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Access, and Project.
Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) (SysML, UAF) including generating, analyzing and maintaining a digital model, and familiarity using MBSE software such as CAMEO Enterprise Architecture.
PMP or other professional certifications.
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Systems Safety Engineer

Anduril Industries

Washington, DC 20011

OnsiteHealth 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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Engineering and Standards Management Support Engineer

KMS Solutions, LLC

Alexandria, VA 22304

Hybrid~ 23 minUrgently HiringEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Employee referral bonuses
A discretionary annual bonus
Medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D;, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program
The typical workday is eight hours in length.
Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor.
Attendance at mandatory meetings is required.
Must be available during the core work hours as determined by the contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field; or in lieu of a degree, 20 years of active-duty submarine service or similar experience supporting submarine programs.
8 years supporting Navy engineering, program management, undersea systems, or related technical fields.
This position requires the ability to obtain and/or maintain a SECRET DoD Security Clearance and required access to all worksite locations.
Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Must be able to lift up to light/20 lbs.
Attendance at mandatory meetings is required.
Must be available during the core work hours as determined by the contract/location and must account for the required number of hours in a pay period to maintain Full-time status.
Experience supporting Team Submarine, NAVSEA, or submarine acquisition or in-service engineering programs.
Background in engineering standards management, configuration management, or technical document governance.
Familiarity with SUBSAFE, quality assurance programs, or post-delivery / availability processes.
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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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Data Systems Engineer

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).
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.
3+ years of experience supporting large-scale operational, technical, logistics, infrastructure, or government programs
Experience gathering, analyzing, and translating business or mission requirements into technical solutions
Experience working with complex datasets to support operational planning, readiness, logistics, capacity management, or resource allocation decisions
Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups to deliver mission-critical capabilities
Experience developing system requirements, business processes, workflows, operational concepts, or use cases
Experience supporting enterprise-level planning, modernization, or digital transformation initiatives
Knowledge of systems engineering principles and lifecycle management methodologies
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Operations Research, or Computer Science
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Experience with data analytics, AI/ML, business intelligence, or decision-support systems
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GovCloud environments
Experience with capacity planning, infrastructure planning, operational readiness, supply chain management, or asset management
Experience defining requirements for data integration, APIs, enterprise systems, or digital modernization efforts
Experience with Agile, Scrum, or modern systems engineering practices
TS/SCI clearance
Master's degree in Business Administration, Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Operations Research, or a related field
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Systems Engineer

QinetiQ

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

~ 27 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 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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Principal Systems Engineer-Defense

Curtiss-Wright

Ashburn, VA 20147

$144,100-$190,000/yr
~ 42 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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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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