Senior Systems Engineer IV — TS/SCI Clearance & Tech Lead

Invictus International; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International is seeking a Systems Engineer IV in Alexandria, VA. The role requires TS/SCI with CI polygraph readiness and a strong background in system requirements, architecture, and integration across complex hardware/software systems.

You will lead design activities, guide requirements formulation, and interact with government stakeholders while ensuring technical integrity and program success. A DoD IC environment experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; 4 years may substitute for degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT II certification is preferred.
• Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and high-level architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
• Lead design and development activities based on analyzed requirements.
• Guide users in formulating requirements, assess alternatives and feasibility.
• Provide technical leadership for integration of requirements, design and technology.
• Incorporate new plans and systems into ongoing operations.
• Develop system architecture and design documentation.
• Prepare system engineering management plans and test plans for development and integration.
• Interact with government on technical considerations and issues.
• Ensure technical integrity of SE work and deliverables within the AOR.
• Communicate with program personnel, government overseers and senior executives.
• Manage very complex and/or high-risk programs.
• Supervise assigned technical staff, including subordinate managers.
• Establish state-of-the-art techniques for hardware/software design and troubleshooting.
• Design operating/hardware systems and develop concepts and implementation approaches.
• Resolve complex hardware/software interface issues; act as SME on emerging technologies.
• Provide direction for development, interfacing, integration and testing of all components.
• Conduct end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize lifecycle performance across non-functional areas.

Skills

System requirements analysis

Technical leadership

Systems integration

Trade analyses

Requirements elicitation

Interface standards

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4 years experience

DoD 8570 IAT II Certification

Microsoft Certified Professional or equivalent

Job description

Invictus International is seeking a Systems Engineer IV in Alexandria, VA. The role requires TS/SCI with CI polygraph readiness and a strong background in system requirements, architecture, and integration across complex hardware/software systems.

You will lead design activities, guide requirements formulation, and interact with government stakeholders while ensuring technical integrity and program success. A DoD IC environment experience is valued.