Systems Engineer

Unissant, Inc. delivers innovative capabilities to the agencies that keep our nation healthy and safe. We apply our domain expertise, data acumen, and technology know-how to achieve breakthrough results for our clients. Working collaboratively, we advance missions and careers through a focus on honesty, integrity, and dependability.

About the role

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team and support our client in Ashburn, VA. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of system design, software requirements, and the relationship between technical architecture and business objectives. This role is ideal for a professional who can bridge user needs, software design, and systems integration while contributing in a collaborative Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop software and system requirements that align with mission objectives and business needs.
• Support the analysis and review of software architectures operating across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Evaluate solutions involving environments and languages such as RHEL, C/C++, Java, and Python.
• Assess the interaction between software and hardware components to ensure overall system effectiveness.
• Gather and interpret end-user needs and help translate them into functional software design inputs.
• Contribute to the development of design documentation, requirements artifacts, and solution planning materials.
• Work collaboratively within a large Agile development team.

Requirements

• Experience working directly with the design, testing, integration, or operation of systems with significant software requirements.
• Experience developing requirements specifications, design documentation, user interface mockups, and related software design artifacts.
• Experience incorporating user feedback into solution design and refinement activities.
• Experience developing Agile design artifacts and supporting iterative delivery.
• Familiarity with software architecture concepts across multiple operating systems and programming environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with audiences at varying technical levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field is required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of strict degree requirements, based on client standards.

Skills

• Relevant systems engineering, Agile, or technical certifications are a plus.
• Additional certifications may be considered based on program requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to gather information, clarify requirements, and translate technical concepts for different audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across technical teams and stakeholders.

Clearance Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust position and favorable suitability determination based on a CBP background investigation is required.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position based in Ashburn, VA, with onsite support expected one to two days per week and additional onsite presence as required by mission needs.

Environmental Requirements

• Mainly a routine office environment.
• May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds.
• Flexible in working extended hours.