Senior Supportability Systems Engineer IV

San Diego, CA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical/dental/vision for the‑

Short and long-term disability

401(k) match up to 10%

Comprehensive training and development

11 paid holidays and PTO accrual

Job summary

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Supportability Systems Engineer IV to independently evaluate system performance and supportability for Navy network engineering and deployment activities. The role develops verification plans, reviews test evidence, and ties findings to logistics and readiness objectives.

The ideal candidate holds a DoD Secret clearance, DoD 8570/8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications, a Master’s degree in engineering, and at least 10 years of systems engineering

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret level security clearance required.
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• Master’s level degree in an Engineering discipline required.
• 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering required.
• Experience conducting independent verification & validation and incorporating logistics constraints into system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent verification plans and assessments tied to system requirements.
• Evaluate test execution, document findings, and challenge conclusions lacking evidence.
• Record defects and verify corrective actions through retesting.
• Prepare pre-installation checkout reports to identify deployment risks.
• Work with logistics/design personnel to establish supportability, readiness, and lifecycle constraints.
• Translate assessment findings into actionable recommendations with evidence.

Skills

Security clearance (DoD Secret)

DoD 8570/8140 OS certs

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Supportability Systems Engineer IV to independently evaluate system performance and supportability for Navy network engineering and deployment activities. The Senior Supportability Systems Engineer IV develops verification plans, reviews test evidence and identifies deficiencies before and after installation. This position connects validation and equipment checkout findings with logistics supportability, readiness objectives and engineering design constraints.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop independent verification plans, test procedures and assessments tied to system and equipment requirements.
• Evaluate test execution and results, document findings and challenge conclusions that lack sufficient technical evidence.
• Record defects in SPIDER, CMPro or approved repositories and verify corrective actions through appropriate retesting.
• Prepare and analyze pre-installation checkout reports to identify deployment risks and unresolved equipment issues.
• Work with logistics and design personnel to establish supportability, readiness and lifecycle design constraints.
• Translate assessment findings into recommendations and maintain evidence showing how technical issues were resolved.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Desired/Required Skills:

• Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required.
• Education: Master’s level degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience: 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Experience conducting independent verification and validation, analyzing PITCO results, managing technical defects and incorporating logistics supportability constraints into system requirements.
• Maintain a Secret security clearance for onsite work at Government facilities.
• A favorable Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or equivalent is required for privileged access to Government information systems.
• Maintain applicable vendor certifications for the role in addition to applicable Information Assurance Technical (IAT) security certifications and cyberspace workforce training and qualifications for covered network duties.

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

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

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.