Senior Systems Engineer IV | TS/SCI, CI Poly

invictusic; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

invictusic is seeking a Systems Engineer IV in Alexandria, VA to analyze requirements, guide design, and provide technical leadership across complex hardware/software systems.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph and preference for DoD/IC experience. You will interact with government stakeholders, produce architecture artifacts, and oversee high‑risk programs, ensuring system integrity and lifecycle performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field applicable to the position or equivalent experience.
• Minimum eight years of relevant experience in addition to education level.
• Current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certification.
• Experience in a DoD or IC environment is desirable.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, concepts of operations, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
• Lead design and development activities and guide users in formulating requirements and feasibility studies.
• Provide technical leadership for integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Develop system architecture and design documentation; plan system engineering management and test plans.
• Interact with government regarding engineering considerations and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure technical integrity of work and deliverables within the systems engineering AOR.
• Communicate with program personnel, government overseers, and executives.
• Direct diverse teams managing very complex, high-risk programs and programs' interfaces.
• Define state-of-the-art techniques for designing and troubleshooting complex hardware/software systems.
• Oversee end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize lifecycle performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

4 years of additional experience in lieu of degree

Tools

DoD 8570 IAT II

Microsoft Certified Professional

Job description

invictusic is seeking a Systems Engineer IV in Alexandria, VA to analyze requirements, guide design, and provide technical leadership across complex hardware/software systems.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph and preference for DoD/IC experience. You will interact with government stakeholders, produce architecture artifacts, and oversee high‑risk programs, ensuring system integrity and lifecycle performance.