Systems Engineer

About the role

Koniag Management Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support KMS and our government customer at Fort Lee, VA. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust and involves daily on-site work with no hybrid opportunities. The Systems Engineer will join the product support team as an early‑career engineer working on system integrations and product upgrades, turning customer and stakeholder needs into technical requirements, following them through design and integration, and verifying that the built solution meets its intended purpose while being mentored by senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Capture, write, and maintain system and subsystem requirements, and keep them traceable to design and test.
• Support system architecture work, including interface definitions and functional breakdowns.
• Help plan and run integration and verification activities, and document the results.
• Take part in design reviews, trade studies, and risk assessments.
• Work with hardware, software, mechanical, and test engineers to resolve technical issues across disciplines.
• Maintain technical documentation and configuration records.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, or internal stakeholders on technical topics as you grow into the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area (or equivalent).
• 5+ years' experience as a Systems Engineer or equal experience in developing, implementing, and enhancing information systems, preferably for the federal government.
• Familiar with enterprise architecture frameworks and diagrams/views.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Possess advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• 2+ years of experience supporting and sustaining DOD programs preferred.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Skills

• Coursework, a thesis, or projects involving requirements engineering, system design, or verification and validation.
• Exposure to model‑based systems engineering (SysML, Cameo/Capella or similar).
• Familiarity with requirements tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama).
• Scripting or analysis in Python or MATLAB.
• Internship, co‑op, or student team experience (e.g., Formula Student, CubeSat, robotics).
• Awareness of relevant standards for the industry [e.g., ISO 15288, ISO 26262, DO‑178C, IEC 62304].

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

Daily on‑site work required; no hybrid work opportunities.