Mid-Level Systems Engineer

Unity Compass; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Compass is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to join a high-performing technical team supporting the development and delivery of advanced geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities. You will contribute to the design, integration, and optimization of complex mission systems that provide timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence to national decision-makers and operational users.

A DoD/IC environment background is highly valued, with MBSE tools and Atlassian product experience

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required per contract.
• Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering, CS, or related field with 4–8 years (or Master’s with 2–6 years).
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, integration & test, and configuration control.
• Experience in DoD or Intelligence Community environment.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools and methodologies (e.g., Cameo, SysML).
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence), MS Office, and collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support system architecture design, requirements development, integration planning, and configuration management.
• Provide engineering expertise for mission systems across the full system lifecycle from concept through deployment and sustainment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure interoperability, scalability, and mission alignment.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, techniques, and processes for system development and integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including ICDs and engineering reports.
• Participate in technical reviews, readiness assessments, and milestone events.
• Conduct analysis of system performance and provide recommendations for optimization.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Requirements management

Integration & testing

Configuration control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, CS, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Cameo

SysML

Job description

• [e-mail]
• Job Type: On-site
• Pay Range: $110,000 - $215,000
• Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to join a high-performing technical team supporting the development and delivery of advanced geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) capabilities. In this role, you will contribute to the design, integration, and optimization of complex mission systems that provide timely, accurate, and actionable intelligence to national decision-makers and operational users.

As a key contributor, you will apply innovative systems engineering practices to ensure mission success, technical integrity, and operational effectiveness across all phases of the systems lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support system architecture design, requirements development, integration planning, and configuration management.
• Provide engineering expertise for mission systems across the full system lifecycle from concept through deployment and sustainment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Customer’s and contractor teams to ensure interoperability, scalability, and mission alignment.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, techniques, and processes for system development and integration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system interface control documents (ICDs), and engineering reports.
• Participate in technical reviews, readiness assessments, and milestone events.
• Conduct analysis of system performance and provide recommendations for optimization.

Basic Qualifications:

• US citizenship is required per contract.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, integration & test, and configuration control.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (e.g., Cameo, Sysml).
• Experience working in a DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) environment.
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence), Microsoft Office Suite, and collaboration platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Systems Engineering Professional (SEP), INCOSE, CISSP, Security+ certification, or similar credentials.
• Experience supporting the Customer’s programs or working with the GEOINT lifecycle.
• Knowledge of cloud-based architectures (AWS, C2S) and DevSecOps environments.
• Familiarity with Agile and SAFe methodologies.