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Systems Engineer - Herndon, VA - Active TS/SCI Required Information Technology

SOC LLC
United States, Virginia, McLean
Jul 31, 2026
Systems Engineer needed for a Direct Hire opportunity with SOC's client to work onsite in Herndon, VA; Colorado Springs, CO; or Melbourne, FL. Candidate must hold an active TS/SCI Clearance to be considered for this position ROLE OVERVIEW Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team. You will work on an integrated team to build innovative software using mathematical solutions to support users in the defense and intelligence communities. Our client's products and services contribute to missions in support of national security, providing expertise used in the latest technology. Now is your chance to amplify your impact, working to solve the world's most pressing challenges. This position is ideal for both mid-career and senior experienced individuals in the systems engineering field and offers a chance to grow and explore different technologies within a dynamic AI-driven environment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide systems engineering and enterprise architecture support to USG customers. Work with customers to improve their architecture and engineering workflows and processes with the identification or design of processes and tools. Responsible for articulating and capturing the architecture, system requirements, system design, and testing approach. Investigate and capture "As Is" architecture or workflows; identify "To Be" states; and make recommendation on transition from "As Is" to "To Be". Develop standard and repeatable processes, as appropriate, to recommend on architecture, engineering, development and integration projects. Familiarity with the System V and how that is used to develop products in order to apply to customer practices. Produce and support leadership team in the identification and creation of Enterprise Architecture Repository artifacts as required. Support engineering review boards. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS US citizenship with a current/active TS/SCI clearance. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. In lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of experience may be substituted. 5 years of experience. Experience performing all/most aspects of the system engineering (requirements analysis, interface control documentation, ConOps development, Use Case development, data flows and developing Test Plans). Familiarity with a Requirements Tool. SCRUM/AGILE Development (Jira). Familiar with deployment and maintenance of Development, Test and Operational environments. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years of experience. Certification in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Experience with software and system development projects using model-based systems engineering. Familiar with Enterprise Architecture concepts, System Engineering Principles as depicted in the System V, and MBSE realization in a model. Worked on a team using Agile or SAFe development processes. Practices best practices when writing requirements. Familiarity with Aerospace Engineering and space operations. GENERAL PERSONAL TRAITS Superior communication skills. A positive, willing attitude. An ability to think on your feet and solve problems quickly. Adaptability to learn new methodologies and technologies. Comfortable working in an agile team environment. Technology and methodology agnostic, but accepts using tools needed for the requirement. Enjoys coaching and teaching. Employment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Estimated Min Rate: $147000.00 Estimated Max Rate: $210000.00 #INDSOC