Systems Engineer
The Opportunity
StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a Systems Engineer to help develop, integrate, and field complex solutions for mission-critical government programs. This position sits where software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and systems architecture meet, partnering with multidisciplinary engineering teams to convert demanding mission needs into effective technical outcomes.
As the Systems Engineer, you will draw on a solid background in requirements analysis, system integration, and the complete development lifecycle to shape architecture, tackle difficult technical problems, and confirm that solutions satisfy rigorous performance, security, and operational standards. The client is a technically driven engineering organization supporting important national security missions, offering exposure to modern technology environments and a direct hand in designing and delivering mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with 5-8+ years of experience who can connect mission requirements to technical execution. This is a fully on-site role in Reston, VA.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the design, build, integration, testing, rollout, and sustainment of sophisticated technical systems.
- Convert mission and operational needs into clear system requirements, specifications, and technical solutions.
- Create and maintain system architectures, interface documents, technical requirements, and engineering artifacts.
- Assess system designs to confirm they satisfy performance, security, technical, and customer expectations.
- Partner with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and test teams across the full lifecycle.
- Drive integration work spanning hardware, software, networks, applications, and external interfaces.
- Diagnose and resolve complex system-level problems alongside cross-functional colleagues.
- Engage in technical reviews, design sessions, customer meetings, demonstrations, and requirements reviews.
- Examine proposed system changes to pinpoint technical impacts, dependencies, and risks.
- Execute verification and validation activities confirming systems fulfill established requirements.
- Produce technical documentation, system diagrams, interface specifications, and engineering reports.
- Enable system deployment, configuration, upgrades, and operational readiness.
- Advise program leadership and customer stakeholders with sound technical recommendations.
What You Bring - Required
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Integration, software engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Hands-on background in Requirements Analysis, System Design, System Testing, and Lifecycle Management.
- Proven skill creating and maintaining system requirements, Technical Specifications, and Engineering Documentation.
- Experience integrating software, hardware, infrastructure, networks, or other complex technical components.
- Strong command of systems engineering principles and the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Capacity to break down complex technical challenges and deliver practical solutions.
- Track record of working with multidisciplinary engineering and software development teams.
- Familiarity with Agile Methodologies and related technical environments.
- Excellent analytical, Troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to engineers, leadership, and customers.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred
- TS/SCI clearance.
- 8+ years of systems engineering, systems integration, or related engineering experience.
- Prior experience as a senior systems engineer, systems integration engineer, or technical lead.
- Background supporting Department of War or other federal government programs.
- Experience with Systems Architecture, Requirements Management, Interface Definition, and Verification And Validation.
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, DOORS, or comparable requirements management platforms.
- Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, or related methodologies.
- Experience with Linux environments, Cloud Infrastructure, and Virtualization.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized environments.
- Experience supporting DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of Networking, Distributed Systems, and cloud-based architectures.
- Knowledge of Cybersecurity principles, federal security requirements, RMF, and NIST standards.
- Experience supporting system testing, integration, deployment, and operational transition.
Compensation & Total Rewards
- Salary: $180,000 - $240,000
- Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; on-site in Reston, VA
- Benefits: Top-tier benefits and a generous stock package
- Relocation assistance provided
Joining StaffRight Associates
When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.
