Scientific Research, Government Contracting, Consulting, Defense, Data Science

Systems Engineer

Reston, VAOnsiteFull Time$100,000–$200,000 /yrPosted 4 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

systems engineering
systems integration
software engineering
requirements analysis
system design
integration
system lifecycle
hardware
infrastructure
networks

Nice to have

SECRET security clearance
TS/SCI
technical lead
Department of War
Federal government programs
systems architecture

Role summary

A mid-level Systems Engineer is sought for a Reston-based team to support the full lifecycle of complex, mission-critical technical systems. This role involves translating mission needs into system requirements, developing system architecture and documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including software, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The engineer will analyze requirements, evaluate designs for performance and security, troubleshoot issues, and support verification, validation, and deployment activities. A Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, along with 5+ years of systems engineering experience, is required. Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity principles is also expected.

About Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

Our Reston team is seeking a mid-level Systems Engineer to support the design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of complex technical systems supporting mission-critical programs. This individual will work closely with software developers, infrastructure engineers, technical leads, and customer stakeholders to translate mission needs into effective system requirements and solutions.

The ideal candidate has a strong systems engineering background, understands the full system development lifecycle, and is comfortable working across multiple technical disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be expected to:

Support the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of complex systems and applications.

Analyze mission, operational, and technical requirements and translate them into system-level requirements and specifications.

Develop and maintain system architecture, interface documentation, technical requirements, and other systems engineering artifacts.

Evaluate system designs to ensure technical requirements, performance objectives, security requirements, and customer needs are met.

Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and testing teams throughout the system development lifecycle.

Support system integration activities across hardware, software, networks, applications, and external interfaces.

Identify and troubleshoot complex system-level issues and coordinate resolution across technical teams.

Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, technical interchange meetings, demonstrations, and customer meetings.

Evaluate proposed system changes and assess potential technical impacts, dependencies, and risks.

Support verification and validation activities to ensure system requirements are satisfied.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, interface descriptions, procedures, and engineering reports.

Assist with system deployment, configuration, upgrades, and operational readiness activities.

Provide technical guidance and recommendations to program leadership and customer stakeholders.

Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and system performance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field. Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

5+ years of relevant systems engineering, systems integration, software engineering, or related technical experience.

Demonstrated experience with requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, or system lifecycle activities.

Experience developing and maintaining system requirements and technical documentation.

Experience supporting the integration of software, hardware, infrastructure, networks, or other technical components.

Understanding of systems engineering principles and the system development lifecycle.

Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop practical solutions.

Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering and software development teams.

Familiarity with Agile software development or engineering environments.

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a collaborative technical team.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired Qualifications

Active SECRET security clearance; active TS/SCI preferred

8+ years of systems engineering, systems integration, or related engineering experience.

Experience serving as a senior Systems Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer, or technical lead.

Experience supporting Department of War or other Federal government programs.

Experience with systems architecture, requirements management, interface definition, and verification and validation.

Experience with requirements management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, DOORS, or similar platforms.

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, or related systems engineering methodologies.

Experience with Linux-based environments.

Experience with cloud or virtualized infrastructure.

Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.

Experience working in DevSecOps and CI/CD environments.

Familiarity with networking, distributed systems, or cloud-based architectures.

Understanding of cybersecurity principles and Federal security requirements.

Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST standards, or system authorization processes.

Experience supporting system test, integration, deployment, and operational transition activities.

Position Location: Reston, VA

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work from the Reston, VA office.

Perks and Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Accompanying FSA and HSA options

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Reimbursement

Annual Salary Reviews

Profit Sharing

401(k) Traditional and Roth Options

Gym and Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Expected compensation range, Reston, VA:$100,000—$200,000 USD

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.