Senior System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A government contractor is seeking an experienced System Engineer IV in Fort Belvoir, VA to lead systems engineering activities for the Program Executive Office Soldier. Responsibilities include managing requirements analysis, system design, and documentation, with a focus on innovation and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree, extensive engineering experience, and an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• DAWIA Level III SPRDE certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage systems engineering activities including requirements analysis and functional analysis.
• Design and integrate solutions, perform testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including specifications and drawings.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Systems Engineering or Systems Management

Job description

Job Description

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing support to federal customers, focusing on Defense and Security mission sets. With over 17 years of experience, we support stakeholders across the federal government, with capabilities in Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform how our customers approach complex problems by leveraging the latest technology and top talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Barbaricum also has offices in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members nationwide and internationally. We partner with private sector firms, academic institutions, and industry groups to build our expertise and capabilities, fostering a diverse and innovative corporate culture. Our teams tackle some of the nation's most challenging and rewarding projects. Join us.

We are seeking an experienced System Engineer IV to support the Program Executive Office Soldier programs. This role involves managing systems engineering activities such as requirements analysis, functional analysis, design formulation, and systems architecture maintenance. The successful candidate will apply systems engineering principles to translate needs into system performance parameters, identify configurations, and understand the Systems Engineering Management Process within the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Manage systems engineering activities, including requirements analysis, functional analysis, systems analysis, control, and architecture maintenance.
• Design and integrate solutions, perform top-level design, development, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, interface requirements, and engineering changes.
• Serve as a technical expert, providing advice on programs and technologies.
• Evaluate and improve engineering principles, procedures, and processes.
• Participate in meetings, reviews, and IPTs as a project engineer or technical expert.
• Coordinate across disciplines to ensure design integration and analysis adequacy.

Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or Systems Management.
• 20+ years of relevant systems engineering experience, capable of leading efforts with minimal oversight.
• DAWIA Level III SPRDE certification or equivalent experience.
• Recognized expertise within the engineering community, capable of consulting on systems engineering matters.
• Leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Experience in developing innovative engineering strategies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to brief program managers, and assess impacts.

*This position is contingent upon contract award, expected in 45 days.*

EEO Commitment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, disability, medical condition, genetic information, family status, marital status, ancestry, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.