Senior Systems Architect

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arlington, VA seeks a senior Systems/Software Engineer to develop test/data algorithms, quantify system actions, and drive cross-functional product delivery.

The role requires translating complex requirements into technical solutions, applying best practices in systems engineering, and collaborating with customers. Hybrid on-site work is possible; travel ~10% may be expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 7–10+ years building, testing and fielding products.
• Ability to translate requirements into viable technical solutions with strong analytical skills.
• Experience with systems/software engineering best practices and customer engagement.
• Willingness to work on-site with potential hybrid flexibility and travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop test/data algorithms to quantify system actions and outcomes.
• Evaluate customer needs to define performance requirements and interface compatibility.
• Apply advanced technologies to develop innovative software system solutions.
• Drive interdisciplinary teams to define, design, develop, integrate, and deploy systems.
• Analyze requirements, generate test cases and plans, and troubleshoot discrepancies.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Data Analysis

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Interdisciplinary Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SysML

Job description

• Develop test/data algorithms for reducing instrumentation and data streams to meaningful quantification of system actions, behaviors, and outcomes
• Evaluate customer/operational needs to define system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all functional and program interfaces
• Apply advanced systems/software technologies and principles to develop innovative solutions for in-service and next generation complex software systems
• Drive interdisciplinary teams to rapidly define, design, develop, integrate, and deploy tactical and test systems
• Analyze and decompose requirements, review software designs, generate test cases, test procedures, and test plans, and troubleshoot discrepancies to fulfill customer needs
• Perform analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture
• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions
• Determine SysML model implementation of Systems Engineering designs
• Communicate directly with customer and users to understand need and drive cross-functional technical issues/challenges to closure

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, other STEM field, or equivalent full-time professional experience
• 7-10+ Years experience in building, testing and fielding products
• Ability and interest in the logical, systematic conversion of program requirements into viable technical solutions
• Mathematical and communication skills to understand what System Users and Testers need to make decisions and do assessments rapidly and accurately
• Understanding of System Engineering and Software Engineering best practices. Ability to communicate with customer Subject Matter Experts and understand their processes and designs.
• Understanding of performing test and integration, applying best engineering practices, and developing test methodologies
• Ability to apply analysis to systems, data, and processes to determine if exhibited Behavior is expected
• Ability to understand system behavior through reading system specifications and requirements
• Understanding of the activities described by the Systems Engineering V-Model
• Ability to work on-site with potential hybrid flexibility
• Ability to travel approximately 10%

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering and Software Engineering best practices, with a strong ability to develop test methodologies and analyze system behaviors. Proficient in translating program requirements into technical solutions while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Systems Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Test Methodologies
• Data Analysis
• Mathematical Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Test/Data Algorithms
• System Performance Requirements
• Software Design Review
• Test Cases Generation
• Troubleshooting Discrepancies
• SysML Model Implementation
• System Architecture Optimization
• Integration Testing
• Behavior Analysis
• Requirements Decomposition

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
• Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

• STEM Field
• V-Model
• Operational Feasibility
• Customer Engagement
• Technical Parameters