Junior Systems Engineer

Command Post Technologies, Inc; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology company is looking for a Junior Systems Engineer in Dahlgren, Virginia, to support U.S. Navy gun weapon system development and sustainment. The role includes managing systems requirements and supporting integration and evaluation processes using engineering tools. Applicants need a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills. Experience in systems engineering or related areas is preferred. Ideal candidates may have secret clearance eligibility and should be familiar with defense systems engineering processes.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in systems engineering or related technical field.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support systems requirements management and systems engineering design activities.
• Assist with systems integration engineering and test and evaluation planning.
• Utilize systems engineering software tools for documentation.

Skills

Systems engineering processes

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

SysML

MBSE tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

Job description

Description

CPT is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support the Gun Weapon Systems Division (E30) at NSWC Dahlgren. This role directly supports U.S. Navy gun weapon system development, evaluation, and sustainment programs in a collaborative, mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support systems requirements management and systems engineering design activities for E30 Gun Weapon Systems programs.
• Assist with systems integration engineering and test and evaluation planning and execution.
• Utilize systems engineering software tools to support documentation and requirements traceability.
• Participate in system design reviews, working groups, and technical interchange meetings.
• Prepare technical documentation, requirements specifications, and systems engineering artifacts.
• Support senior engineers in systems performance analysis and trade study activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in systems engineering or related technical field.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and tools (e.g., SysML, MBSE tools, or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Secret clearance (strongly desired); must be eligible to obtain.
• Academic or internship experience with defense or naval systems engineering.
• Familiarity with DoD systems engineering lifecycle processes.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Rhapsody, or similar).