Mid-Level Systems Engineer

Command Post Technologies, Inc; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology firm is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer to support the U.S. Navy's gun weapon systems division at Dahlgren, Virginia. The position involves systems requirements management, design and integration engineering, and compliance with defense processes. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area and possess 2-5 years of experience in systems engineering, along with an Active Secret clearance. Familiarity with MBSE tools is a plus and the role supports critical Navy initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional experience in systems engineering, integration, or test and evaluation.
• Experience with systems engineering software tools.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems requirements management and systems engineering design.
• Conduct system trade studies, interface analysis, and design documentation.
• Support test and evaluation engineering activities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Integration engineering

Test and evaluation engineering

Familiarity with DoD engineering processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MBSE tools (SysML, Cameo, DOORS)

Job description

CPT is seeking a Mid‑Level 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

• Perform systems requirements management, systems engineering design, and integration engineering for E30 Gun Weapon Systems programs.
• Conduct system trade studies, interface analysis, and design documentation in support of program objectives.
• Utilize systems engineering software tools to maintain requirements traceability and manage technical baselines.
• Support test and evaluation engineering activities, including test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Participate in and lead system design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and engineering working groups.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts, including ConOps, system specifications, and ICDs.
• Coordinate with government engineers and program managers to support systems engineering process compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in systems engineering, integration, or test and evaluation.
• Experience performing systems requirements management and utilizing systems engineering software tools.
• Familiarity with DoD systems engineering lifecycle processes.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Gun Weapon Systems or naval surface warfare systems engineering.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools and methodologies (SysML, Cameo, DOORS, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting formal design reviews within a DoD acquisition program.