Systems Engineer

About the role

Intrepid Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the US Army TENCAP client, enabling rapid exploitation and influence of national capabilities and architectures in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare decision justification materials.
• Prepare design studies to identify and address program/project capability gaps.
• Prepare analysis of alternatives and recommendations for decisions.
• Prepare study results for presentation to leadership.
• Develop and manage requirement baselines.
• Address configuration and change management.
• Prepare, present, and evaluate technical reviews.
• Execute risk, issue, and opportunity management.
• Coordinate with test and evaluation staff for execution of requirements verification and validation.
• Provide technical input to Simplified Acquisition Management Plans (SAMPs) to address the program’s overall acquisition approach, including systems engineering and risk management approaches for TENCAP projects.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s of Science degree in engineering, engineering science, physical science, or mathematical science discipline; OR Associate's degree in the same fields plus 4 years of work experience; OR 10 years of work experience.
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) recommended.

Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of progressively complex experience in design, development, integration, and testing of DoD or IC intelligence systems.
• 8+ years of experience in a systems engineering position on DoD programs/projects.
• 5+ years of experience in a systems engineering management position leading a technical team on DoD or IC programs/projects.
• Familiarity with the systems engineering V‑model, requirements development, management and traceability, design, development, integration, validation, and verification.
• Experience with review processes (SRR, PDR, CDR) required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay

Pay

Base salary range: $175,000 – $225,000 per year (estimated; actual salary may vary based on experience, education, location, and internal equity).

Schedule

Standard full‑time hours, Monday‑Friday. Limited or minimal travel expected.