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1335 - Systems Engineer III

Norfolk, VAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$100,000–$150,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Navy contract
  • systems engineering
  • requirements definition
  • system design parameters
  • concepts operation
  • risk assessment
  • performance analyses
  • test and evaluation
  • post-delivery support
  • COE Systems

Nice to have

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering

Role summary

Sigma Defense is seeking a Systems Engineer III to join their team for an upcoming Navy contract. The role requires 10 years of experience in systems engineering, with specific experience in requirements definition, system design, concepts of operation, risk assessment, performance analysis, and test and evaluation. Candidates must have 3 years of experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, Linux system administration, hardware/software configuration management, and system/network security. Additionally, 1 year of experience in life-cycle system design is required. An active TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering are mandatory. The salary range is $100,000 - $150,000 annually.

Sigma Defense is seeking a Systems Engineer III to join our team and assist on an upcoming Navy contract.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

  • 10 years of full-time professional experience in systems engineering, with 2 of the years being full-time experience at the system level in any of the following areas: requirements definition, system design parameters, concepts operation, risk assessment, productivity studies/analyses, performance analyses, test and evaluation, post-delivery support of COE or EW Systems.
  • 3 years of full-time professional experience in each of the following skillsets/disciplines:
    • Operating Systems experience in Windows and Linux.
    • Linux System Administrator.
    • Hardware and Software configuration management of tracking bug, enhancements, requirements, risks, test results, and tasks.
    • System and Network Security related activities to include design, implementation, configuration and enforcement of security controls on network, hardware, and software components and devices.
  • 1 year of full-time professional experience support of total Life-Cycle system design or equivalent academic background.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Personnel Clearance Level:

  • Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance or higher.
  • A clearance will not be sponsored.

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 annually

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary
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