Senior Systems Engineer – DoD Naval Systems Lead

Innovative Defense Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Competitive PTO

401(k) with immediate vesting

Professional Development Resources

Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join its Advanced Capabilities team. This role involves designing, testing, and integrating complex DoD systems while collaborating with senior warfighters and government sponsors.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of relevant experience and a strong technical background in system design. The position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance and offers a competitive compensation ranging from $135,000 to $273,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Experience with naval combat systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and scope solutions based on stakeholder needs.
• Design and architect structured, scalable system designs.
• Integrate and validate systems to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Strong technical background in system design

Excellent communication skills

Proven leadership abilities

Strong problem-solving skills

Proficiency in programming languages (Java, C++, Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or equivalent experience

Tools

MBSE tools (MagicDraw/Cameo/Enterprise Architect)

Agile development tools (Jira, Trello)

IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Version control systems (Git, Jenkins, GitLab)

Job description

Innovative Defense Technologies in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join its Advanced Capabilities team. This role involves designing, testing, and integrating complex DoD systems while collaborating with senior warfighters and government sponsors.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of relevant experience and a strong technical background in system design. The position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance and offers a competitive compensation ranging from $135,000 to $273,000 per year.