Jr Systems Engineer

Fantom Corp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corp seeks a Systems Engineer to translate operational needs into system requirements and ensure solutions align with architectures and standards. You will collaborate with users, engineering teams, and Government stakeholders to support analysis, design, and implementation of mission-critical systems.

The role requires strong documentation and DoDAF/SOA knowledge, with onsite work in the posted location.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree as listed or five years of systems engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements analysis, system architecture, integration and testing.
• Ability to develop clear technical and systems engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and high-level architectures to develop system requirements and specifications.
• Develop and manage system and derived requirements across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel components.
• Support system design, development, integration, and implementation activities.
• Develop systems engineering documentation, including SE Plans, requirements specifications, ICDs, and capability documents.
• Support system architecture efforts utilizing DoDAF and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Develop and support system integration and test plans.
• Coordinate technical action items from CCBs and design/program/test reviews.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, engineers, program personnel, and leadership to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain the technical integrity of systems engineering deliverables throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Clear technical documentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management

Tools

DoDAF

SOA

Job description

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the analysis, design, integration, and implementation of mission-critical systems. This position will work closely with users, engineering teams, and Government stakeholders to translate operational needs into system requirements and ensure solutions align with established architectures and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and high-level architectures to develop system requirements and specifications
• Develop and manage system and derived requirements across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel components
• Support system design, development, integration, and implementation activities
• Develop systems engineering documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans, requirements specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and capability documents
• Support system architecture efforts utilizing frameworks such as DoDAF and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Develop and support system integration and test plans
• Guide stakeholders in requirements development, evaluate alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility assessments
• Coordinate technical action items resulting from Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, engineers, program personnel, and leadership to resolve technical issues
• Maintain the technical integrity of systems engineering deliverables throughout the development lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• Must be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree
• No demonstrated professional experience is required with the qualifying Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, and testing
• Ability to develop clear technical and systems engineering documentation
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.