System Engineers - Future Consideration

ANSER; Us; On-site; EUR 68,604 - 94,331; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a System Engineer, where you will support mission-critical programs across defense and intelligence communities. This role involves designing, integrating, and managing complex systems in secure environments, ensuring compliance with intelligence standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align systems with national security objectives and produce detailed technical documentation. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering roles.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end systems engineering activities.
• Develop technical solutions in classified environments.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Cloud Architectures

Secure Systems Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering

Advanced Degrees or Certifications

Tools

SCIFs

Intelligence Community Standards

Job description

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Interested in joining ANSER as a System Engineer, but don’t see a current opening that matches your experience?

We’d still love to connect with you! Please send us your resume, and we’ll keep your information on file for future opportunities that align with your background and expertise.

As a System Engineer at ANSER, you’ll support mission-critical programs across the defense and intelligence communities by designing, integrating, and managing complex systems within secure, classified environments. You’ll apply systems engineering principles to support high-impact projects that advance national security objectives.

Most roles are based in the greater Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. area and require on-site work five days a week in secure facilities. Due to the nature of the work, remote or hybrid flexibility is rare and generally not an option.

General Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Lead or support end-to-end systems engineering activities including requirements development, architecture design, integration planning, testing, and verification.
• Develop technical solutions that operate effectively within classified environments, ensuring secure interoperability and compliance with intelligence community standards.
• Collaborate with analysts, program managers, developers, and other engineers to align systems with mission objectives and operational constraints.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on system design decisions, interface control, and lifecycle planning.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to integrate legacy systems with new technologies, including cloud-based and hybrid solutions.
• Ensure system designs incorporate security, scalability, and resilience from the ground up.
• Produce detailed technical documentation, including system architectures, engineering plans, and risk assessments tailored for classified use cases.
• Support Configuration Management (CM), Change Control Boards (CCBs), and readiness reviews.
• Apply deep knowledge of IC and DoD mission needs, architectures, and acquisition processes.

General Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., INCOSE, PMP, CISSP) are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering roles supporting the intelligence community or classified technical programs.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles, government acquisition lifecycle, and secure systems design.
• Familiarity with cloud architectures, service-based systems, and secure data flows in TS/SCI environments.
• Strong knowledge of intelligence community frameworks, directives, and compliance standards (e.g., ICDs, DoDI 5000 series, RMF, NIST).
• Demonstrated experience working in SCIFs or other secure facilities, with adherence to handling and documentation protocols.
• Excellent communication and briefing skills, with the ability to interface with both technical teams and senior government leadership.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI) is required for most positions. Current polygraph is highly desirable.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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