Remote Systems Engineer - Defense & Simulation Specialist

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support planning, development, and delivery orders in a defense-focused environment. You will work hands-on across the full lifecycle from concept to final delivery.

You will collaborate with internal teams and government stakeholders, travel to customer sites as needed, and maintain technical documentation and design reviews. A hybrid work setup is possible when on-site is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in defense or aerospace programs.
• Experience with system lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, sustainment).
• Familiarity with systems engineering standards (INCOSE, MIL-STD, or DoD frameworks).
• Experience with development in high fidelity game engines (Unity Preferred).
• Experience with requirements management tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, interface control documents, and specifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on system reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform system and component level testing both in the lab and on the customer site.
• Design, integrate, and support systems for military simulation system applications.
• Translate mission and operational needs into system requirements, architectures, and technical solutions.
• Perform system decomposition, interface definition, and integration activities.
• Support verification and validation (V&V), including test planning, execution, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with government standards, cybersecurity requirements, and program specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, graphics, and program management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g., CDRLs).
• Participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technical interchange meetings.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and support root cause analysis in lab and field environments.
• Contribute to risk management, configuration control, and change management processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering/EE/CE

Tools

Unity

Requirements management tools

MBSE tools

Job description

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is seeking a Systems Engineer to support planning, development, and delivery orders in a defense-focused environment. You will work hands-on across the full lifecycle from concept to final delivery.

You will collaborate with internal teams and government stakeholders, travel to customer sites as needed, and maintain technical documentation and design reviews. A hybrid work setup is possible when on-site is not required.