Systems Engineer - Federal Customer

United StatesOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

TS/SCI
systems analysis
hardware integration
power and environmental considerations
test support
systems design
requirements analysis
technical solution development
hardware troubleshooting
validation

Nice to have

data center
lab environments
secure infrastructure
vendor coordination
hardware lifecycle planning
modeling

Role summary

The Systems Engineer - Federal Customer role in Chantilly, VA, is an on-site position requiring TS/SCI clearance. This role supports Dell Mission Operations by designing, integrating, validating, and sustaining technical infrastructure for mission operations. Responsibilities include systems analysis, hardware integration, power and environmental considerations, test support, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate possesses strong engineering depth, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to create resilient and supportable solutions.

Systems Engineer - Federal Customer (Chantilly, VA)

(on-site 5 days per week: TS/SCI required)

Job summary

The Systems Engineering professional supports Dell Mission Operations by designing, integrating, validating, and sustaining technical infrastructure required for mission operations. This role is responsible for systems analysis, hardware integration, power and environmental considerations, test support, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate brings engineering depth, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to translate requirements into resilient, supportable solutions.

Key responsibilities

· Support system design, requirements analysis, and technical solution development

· Integrate and validate hardware, infrastructure, and subsystem components

· Develop or execute test plans, procedures, and technical evaluations

· Troubleshoot technical issues involving systems, hardware, or infrastructure

· Contribute to rack, power, cooling, cabling, and physical integration planning as applicable

· Produce technical documentation, diagrams, procedures, and support artifacts

· Coordinate with security, network, automation, and field teams during implementation

· Recommend improvements that enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability

Required qualifications

· Experience in systems engineering, hardware engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related roles

· Ability to analyze technical requirements and support system integration efforts

· Experience with hardware troubleshooting, validation, or lab/test activities

· Strong technical writing and documentation skills

· Ability to work onsite in a secure operational environment

· Active TS/SCI and ability to maintain access as required by the program

Preferred qualifications

· Experience with data center, lab, or secure infrastructure environments

· Experience with power, mechanical, or environmental support considerations

· Experience with vendor coordination or hardware lifecycle planning

· Familiarity with modeling, design reviews, or structured engineering methods

· Experience supporting government or classified programs

Work environment / program context

This role supports the reliability and sustainment of mission infrastructure. This position focuses heavily toward systems analysis.

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