Senior Systems Engineer

Chenega Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega Corporation in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support large-scale government operations. You will be responsible for developing system requirements and supporting system integration and deployment activities.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of systems engineering experience and an active Secret security clearance. Opportunities for professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of systems engineering experience, preferably with federal or DoD systems.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Experience in Agile, DevSecOps, or cloud-based architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements, architecture documentation, and design specifications.
• Support system integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Conduct technical analysis and engineering reviews.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Technical analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Summary

Systems Engineer (Senior)

Arlington, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

The Senior Systems Engineer supports design, integration, and lifecycle management of complex systems supporting CDAO mission capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements, architecture documentation, and design specifications.
• Support system integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Conduct technical analysis and engineering reviews.
• Collaborate with architecture and development teams to ensure system interoperability.
• Support lifecycle management and continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting federal or DoD systems engineering programs.
• Active Secret security clearance required (or higher).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, CDAO, Joint Staff, or Combatant Command programs involving AI, data analytics, digital modernization, or mission systems integration.
• Demonstrated experience with systems integration, requirements management, verification and validation, and lifecycle engineering for complex enterprise environments.
• Experience working within Agile, DevSecOps, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or cloud-based architectures supporting federal programs.
• Professional certifications such as INCOSE ASEP/CSEP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Security+, or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work on-site 5 days a week
• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem-solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands‑on experience in the global, fast‑changing business world. From on‑the‑job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.