Hybrid Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity

About the role

We are a defense technology organization developing mission-critical systems and practical engineering solutions that support national security. The team brings together engineers and technical experts to solve complex problems across systems engineering, cybersecurity, testing, logistics, and program execution.

Location: Manassas, VA (Hybrid and 9/80 work week available)

Why join us?

• Support systems directly tied to U.S. Navy missions and national defense
• Grow your cybersecurity expertise while taking on greater technical ownership
• Work alongside experienced engineering and cybersecurity professionals
• Gain exposure across the full systems engineering and accreditation lifecycle
• 9/80 schedule provides every other Friday off

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer systems that meet Navy mission requirements, incorporating security considerations alongside functional and performance requirements
• Analyze existing systems, engineering documentation, and development processes
• Develop, manage, and trace system requirements throughout the engineering lifecycle
• Translate customer needs and applicable security controls into clear, verifiable system requirements
• Develop and review systems engineering documentation, including contributions to accreditation-related deliverables
• Collaborate with engineering, test, logistics, cybersecurity, and program teams
• Support Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities alongside dedicated cybersecurity resources and customer stakeholders
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to technical and nontechnical audiences

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
• Solid foundation in systems engineering principles and full lifecycle practices (requirements, architecture, integration, verification)
• Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and tracing system requirements, with familiarity in requirements management tools
• General awareness of cybersecurity concepts, threat considerations, and risk factors as they apply to system design
• Strong technical writing skills and experience producing clear, accurate engineering documentation
• Ability to collaborate and communicate across engineering disciplines
• Experience working in an Agile environment and proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Nice to have

• Exposure to security control frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, DoD JSIG, or the DoD 8500 series (prior hands-on ownership not required)
• Experience supporting or coordinating with teams on Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities
• Self-starter with strong organization and follow-through
• Detail-oriented; able to translate complex technical findings for non-technical stakeholders
• Continuous learning mindset, particularly toward growing cybersecurity engineering expertise

Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 per year