[Active Secret] Senior Systems Engineer - JobID-0236

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC

Arlington, Northern (VA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 135,000 - 273,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Advanced Capabilities team in Arlington, VA. This on-site role demands hands-on leadership as you design, test, deploy, and operate complex DoD software and hardware systems in mission-critical environments.

You will interact with senior warfighters and sponsors, drive issue resolution during test events, and guide colleagues through system architecture and MBSE practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, mathematics, physics, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
7+ years' relevant experience required.
Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Define and Scope Solutions: Interpret stakeholder needs to establish clear, prioritized requirements and success criteria that drive project outcomes.
Design and Architect Systems: Develop structured, scalable system designs that balance performance, reliability, and long‑term sustainability.
Integrate and Validate Systems: Coordinate component integration, execute testing, and ensure solutions meet functional and quality standards.
Leverage Insights and Data: Analyze customer feedback, research findings, and performance trends to inform design direction and enhance system effectiveness.
Collaborate and Share Knowledge: Mentor peers, exchange best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Skills

System design

System integration

Deployment

DoD systems

Leadership

Communication

SDLC

SysML/UML

DODAF/UAF

MBSE tools

MagicDraw/Cameo/EA

Teamwork Cloud

Rhapsody

DOORS

Java

C++

Python

Networking principles

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, math, physics, or related STEM field

Tools

Jira

Trello

Terraform

CloudFormation

Git

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

[Active Secret] Senior Systems Engineer - JobID-0236

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: $135,000 - $273,000 / year

Description

About The Role: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to be part of our Advanced Capabilities team and based out of our Arlington, VA location.

The Senior Systems Engineer is a highly technical engineer within a fast-paced, customer-focused experimentation and deployment team. This role requires deep experience designing, testing, integrating, deploying, and operating complex software and hardware systems in mission-critical environments.

The Senior Systems Engineer will design, architect, and integrate complex DoD software systems, lead test execution efforts in the field, interface directly with senior warfighters and government sponsors, and drive resolution of complex integration and operational issues during test events. This role is hands‑on and requires strong judgment, adaptability, and technical leadership in high‑visibility environments.

Clearance & Location Requirements

All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is an on‑site position. Requiring at least 5 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

Define and Scope Solutions: Interpret stakeholder needs to establish clear, prioritized requirements and success criteria that drive project outcomes.
Design and Architect Systems: Develop structured, scalable system designs that balance performance, reliability, and long‑term sustainability.
Integrate and Validate Systems: Coordinate component integration, execute testing, and ensure solutions meet functional and quality standards.
Leverage Insights and Data: Analyze customer feedback, research findings, and performance trends to inform design direction and enhance system effectiveness.
Collaborate and Share Knowledge: Mentor peers, exchange best practices, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required):

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, other STEM field, or equivalent full‑time professional experience
7+ years' relevant experience required
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed
Strong technical background in system design, integration, and deployment, with expertise in DOD systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Proven leadership abilities, with experience leading and motivating teams to achieve project goals in fast‑paced environments.
Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical challenges and develop innovative solutions.
Proficiency in designing and implementing systems architecture for scalable and distributed applications.
Understanding of different Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) approaches
Experience with model development using SysML, UML, or other modeling languages.
Experience with the application of system architecture frameworks such as DODAF or UAF.
Experience with MBSE tools, such as MagicDraw/Cameo/Enterprise Architect, Teamwork Cloud, Rhapsody, and DOORS.
Knowledgeable in system analysis, verification, validation, and optimization techniques.
Ability to define and apply SE and MBSE methodologies and best practices within DoD Systems Engineering contexts.

What Makes You Stand Out:

Experience with Navy combat systems such as the Aegis Weapon System or other Navy tactical applications.
DoD Surface Warfare software development domain knowledge and experience.
Solid understanding of networking principles, protocols, and security best practices.
Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira or Trello.
Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and collaboration tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, GitLab).
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python, along with experience in software development methodologies, version control systems, and code review practices.

Pay Range*

Pay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000

This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack‑filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including: