Senior Systems Engineer - Federal Defense & Security

Accenture PLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead comprehensive systems engineering activities for the Client platform. You will translate requirements into detailed designs, create system models and documentation, and perform trade studies to optimize solutions throughout the lifecycle.

The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams to mitigate risks, evaluate technologies, and support verification and validation activities, ensuring robust system delivery for federal programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering for complex platforms
• Translate requirements into detailed designs and support lifecycle
• Proven ability to mitigate risk and optimize performance
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into detailed system designs and architectures
• Develop system models, diagrams, and documentation across development lifecycle
• Perform trade studies and verification for system compliance
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration
• Support testing activities and continuous process improvements

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements translation

Risk mitigation

Performance optimization

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in CS/IT/SE

Advanced training or certifications

DoD 8140 compliance

Job description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead comprehensive systems engineering activities for the Client platform. You will translate requirements into detailed designs, create system models and documentation, and perform trade studies to optimize solutions throughout the lifecycle.

The role collaborates with cross‑functional teams to mitigate risks, evaluate technologies, and support verification and validation activities, ensuring robust system delivery for federal programs