Senior Systems Engineer Analyst

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Virginia, Arlington (MN, TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer Analyst to support national defense capabilities through technology development. The role involves advising senior DoD leaders, developing strategic documents, and ensuring alignment with DoD goals. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a STEM field and a TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education and training assistance

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of related work experience.
• Current and active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience in technology development for DoD entities.

Responsibilities

• Support the office of the Principal Director for INSS.
• Advise on strategic direction for the INSS technology portfolio.
• Develop a technology roadmap for DoD.

Skills

Technical expertise

Collaboration

Analysis

Education

Master's degree in a STEM field

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer Analyst

Location

US-VA-Arlington

ID

2025-2492

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Clearance Required

Top Secret/SCI

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

Working on the DDR&E(M) critical technology areas offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment at the forefront of advancing national defense capabilities in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Directed Energy, Hypersonics, and more. As part of a collaborative team of technical experts, you will directly support the development and maintenance of modernization technology roadmaps and strategic documents, ensuring alignment with DoD goals. Your role will involve close interaction with senior DoD leaders and stakeholders across the S&T community. You will have the opportunity to support independent technical assessments, provide expert analysis of emerging technologies, and contribute to decision-making processes impacting the Department's most critical modernization efforts. This project requires a high level of professionalism, technical expertise, and a commitment to shaping the future of national security capabilities.

As a Senior Systems Engineer for Integrated Network Systems of Systems (INSS), you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Support the office of the Principal Director (PD) for INSS within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

• Advise the Principal Director on the strategic direction for the INSS technology portfolio and develop relevant products
• Develop a technology roadmap to outline future INSS developments for DoD in consultation with the PD and develop relevant products
• Assist in outreach to the S&T community to enable INSS technology development including other U.S. Government, industry, academia, and international partners
• Analyze and track INSS programs across DoD; assist in technical evaluation of programs; assist in development of requirements
• Assist with and prepare presentations, reports, and other business products as directed by the PD

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM field and over 10 years of related work experience.
• Must have a current and active TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
• Experience working on technology development for DoD entities.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $108,100.00/Yr. - USD $180,600.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status