Junior Systems Engineer

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Relocation assistance

ESOP participation

Flexible work schedules

Co-Sponsored health plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services seeks a Junior Systems Engineer in Dahlgren, VA to support the Naval Systems Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. The role involves certification assessments, artifact management, and coordination of certification panels with senior DoD personnel.

Requirements include DoD Secret clearance, a degree or equivalent experience, and strong organization and communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or HS with 6-8 years of experience.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Willing to learn and adapt.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Combat System certification assessments per PEO IWS policy, evaluating mission effectiveness, capabilities, and risks.
• Provide recommendations and translate defects into operational risks and guidance.
• Gather, assess, and maintain artifacts as Objective Quality Evidence for certification.
• Generate certification documentation and briefing material (Plans, SOFs, reports, and letters).
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate authorization and deployment panels.
• Communicate with senior DoD/DoN personnel and provide briefs.
• Suggest process/tools to support enterprise certification approach.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

Detail oriented

Highly organized

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS degree with 6-8 years experience

Job description

tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance

Aug 18, 2026

TSC is seeking a Junior Systems Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. This position supports the Naval Systems Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)

TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team!

Responsibilities:

This position requires a flexible individual that will work with:

• Perform Combat System certification assessments in accordance with Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) combat system certification policy, including assessments of mission effectiveness, capabilities, and limitations to understand and characterize the risks associated with deployment of a Combat System.
• Provide recommendations and assist in translating certification critical defects into operational risks, impacts, and guidance.
• Gather, assess, and maintain artifacts that can be used as Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) for certification.
• Generate certification related documentation and briefing material including Certification Plans, Statement of Findings (SOFs), assessment reports, status reports, and Combat System authorization and certification letters.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate authorization and deployment panels.
• Communicate with, interact, and provide briefs to senior DoD/DoN personnel.
• Provide recommendations to improve process, and tools to support an enterprise certification approach.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree 0-2 years of experience or HS 6-8 years of experience
• Highly organized
• Detail oriented
• Willing to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants should be detail oriented, highly organized with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type:Regular

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:First Shift

Travel:No

Relocation Assistance Available:No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Referral Bonus: $2,000

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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