Senior Systems Engineer

Location: Dulles, Virginia (23031 Ladbrook Dr). Onsite role. U.S. citizenship required; must obtain and maintain an active DoD TS/SCI clearance (active and existing required after day 1).

What You Will Do

• Conduct system performance analysis and develop technical performance risk mitigation strategies.
• Detail electrical design of cross‑platform systems, subsystems, and components with multiple communications protocols in a networked environment.
• Program in both Windows and Linux environments for embedded systems utilizing microcontrollers or PLCs.
• Generate system design and configuration management documentation.
• Work directly with the customer during training, travel, and addressing impromptu requirement changes or urgent issues.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (or advanced degree) with at least 5 years of relevant experience (or 3 years with an advanced degree) in electro‑mechanical systems design, assembly, integration, testing, and system performance analysis.
• Knowledge of electrical design of cross‑platform systems, subsystems, and components with multiple communications protocols in a networked environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued Secret security clearance (TS/SCI required).
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active and transferable Top‑Secret SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph after start.
• Programming in Windows and Linux for embedded systems using microcontrollers or PLCs.
• Design of electro‑mechanical automated systems for harsh environments.
• CAD experience with PTC Creo (Pro‑E) or SolidWorks.
• Networking system design in classified environments.
• Perform trade studies to optimize system performance.
• Assemble, troubleshoot, and repair electronic systems using test and measurement equipment.

Pay

Salary range: $95,500 – $181,700 USD (estimate based on experience, role, location, education, and key skills).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program and Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to performance and business unit).
• Relocation assistance available.