Senior Systems Engineer

Nextgenfed; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking Systems Engineers with experience in modeling and simulation environments to drive design and integration of complex systems for DoD mission‑critical programs.

You will bridge architecture planning and development to ensure a seamless digital thread from concept through production, collaborating with colleagues to solve technical tasks and deploying cutting‑edge modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or similar.
• 5+ years leading projects employing Digital/Systems Engineering.
• Solid understanding of systems lifecycle processes.
• Ability to develop systems deliverables, to include requirements, CONOPs, APIs, IDD/ICDs, SDDs, test plans/procedures.
• Ability to work closely with software engineers to evolve the systems architecture.
• Ability to analyze problems with a flexible and creative approach, manage complex tasks and adapt to rapidly changing requirements.
• Ability to learn new technologies rapidly and implement in a dynamic environment.
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and customer-facing skills.
• Current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting‑edge software solutions for DoD mission‑critical programs.
• Enable automation and tie the Digital Thread across environments.
• Define, design, and deliver bounded tool adapters to connect tools, data and workflows.
• Work within an Agile Project Management framework and DevSecOps culture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including customers, teammates and partners.
• Architect connected ecosystems (DevSecOps pipelines) for continuous, automated data exchange.
• Ensure requirements traceability across hardware, software, and test environments.
• Implement adapters and C2/LVC interfaces and integrate GOTS LVC tools.
• Integrate third-party tool adapters; including libraries, CLI apps, plug-ins.
• Support scenario creation, LVC orchestration and real-time monitoring of simulation.
• Experience working with visualization application software.

Skills

Project leadership

Systems lifecycle

Systems deliverables

Systems architecture

Problem solving

Learning agility

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or similar

Tools

GOTS MS&A tools

LVC tools

MATLAB

ANSYS Minerva

AGI STK

ModelCenter

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

NextGen’s practice in Digital Engineering (DE) is growing. As such, we are seeking to hireSystems Engineerswith experience in modeling and simulation environments. This role will drive the design, and integration of complex systems using advanced models and tightly coupled software toolchains. This role bridges architecture planning and development to ensure a seamless "digital thread" from concept through production. Selected engineers will collaborate with fellow colleagues to solve complex technical tasks while becoming experts with and deploying cutting edge modeling and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Work on a cross-functional team to develop cutting edge software solutions for DoD mission critical programs of record
• Enable/support development of automation capabilities and tying the Digital Thread
• Define, design, and deliver bounded tool adapters to connect tools, data and simulation products, and user workflows
• Work within an Agile Project Management framework and DevSecOps culture
• Collaborate with stakeholders including customers, teammates and partners
• Architect connected ecosystems (DevSecOps pipelines) to enable continuous, automated data exchange
• Ensure requirements trace accurately across hardware, software, and test environments to create a single source of truth
• Implement adapters and Command and Control (C2)/LVC interfaces, and integrate Government off the Shelf (GOTS) LVC tools
• Integrate third-party tool adapters; including software libraries, command line applications/plug-ins, and desktop applications/plug-ins
• Support scenario creation, LVC orchestration and real-time monitoring of simulation
• Experience working with visualization application software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or similar
• 5+ years leading projects employing Digital/Systems Engineering
• Solid understanding of systems lifecycle processes
• Ability to develop systems deliverables, to include requirements, CONOPs, APIs, IDD/ICDs, SDDs, test plans/procedures
• Ability to work closely with software engineers to evolve the systems architecture
• Ability to analyze problems with a flexible and creative approach, manage complex tasks and adapt to rapidly changing requirements
• Ability to learn new technologies rapidly and implement in a dynamic environment
• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and customer-facing skills
• Current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance

Technical Experience

• Experience with GOTS MS&A tools (AFSIM, EWIRDB/TMAP, NGTS, OneSAF or similar)
• Experience with LVC environment and tools
• Experience with COTS MS&A tools: MATLAB, Ansys Minerva, AGI STK, ModelCenter, or similar)
• Experience with Kubernetes, and Docker, Podman, kubectl
• Experience with one or more of the following programming languages: Java, Python, C++
• Experience with DevSecOps including use of CI/CD pipelines

About NextGen

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance.

• Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
• Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
• Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
• Strive to achieve results as an organization.
• Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
• Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
• Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
• Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.