Junior Systems Engineer - DoD Clearance Eligible

Elevate Ventures; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Ventures is looking for a Systems Engineer I in Washington, D.C. This entry-level position provides foundational support in systems engineering for a NAVSEA Program Office. Responsibilities include supporting requirements development, technical documentation, and integration planning. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, along with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively. An active DoD Secret clearance is mandated due to the nature of the work, involving classified programs.

Qualifications

• Exposure to systems engineering methods in academic, internship, or professional settings.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and configuration-controlled workflows.
• Ability to support requirements traceability and integration tasks.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support foundational systems engineering activities in a NAVSEA Program Office role.
• Assist with requirements development and technical documentation.
• Participate in integration planning and engineering analysis.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline

Tools

Requirements tools

Job description

Elevate Ventures is looking for a Systems Engineer I in Washington, D.C. This entry-level position provides foundational support in systems engineering for a NAVSEA Program Office. Responsibilities include supporting requirements development, technical documentation, and integration planning. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, along with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively. An active DoD Secret clearance is mandated due to the nature of the work, involving classified programs.