Hybrid Systems Engineer — Military Simulation

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a Mid Systems Engineer to support planning, development, and delivery across the full lifecycle of DOs. You will work with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate needs into robust system solutions.

The role requires solving complex technical problems, with hybrid on-site and remote work possibilities. A security clearance is preferred or able to obtain, with typical responsibilities spanning testing, integration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–6 years in systems engineering, preferably defense or aerospace.
• Experience with system lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, sustainment).
• Familiarity with standards (INCOSE, MIL-STD, DoD).
• Experience with Unity or high fidelity game engines is a plus.
• Experience with requirements management tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform system and component level testing in lab and on customer site.
• Design, integrate, and support systems for simulation applications.
• Translate mission needs into system requirements and architectures.
• Engage in system decomposition, interface definition, and integration tasks.
• Support verification and validation, including test planning and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with government standards and cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with software, graphics, and program management teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (CDRLs).
• Participate in design reviews and technical interchange meetings.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and assist root cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Unity

MBSE tools

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks a Mid Systems Engineer to support planning, development, and delivery across the full lifecycle of DOs. You will work with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate needs into robust system solutions.

The role requires solving complex technical problems, with hybrid on-site and remote work possibilities. A security clearance is preferred or able to obtain, with typical responsibilities spanning testing, integration, and