System Engineer

Gromelski & Associates, Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Gromelski and Associates, Inc. (GAI) is seeking a System Engineer in Manassas, VA to manage requirements, support system design, and perform hands-on engineering tasks within an Agile environment. You will work on MBSE models, interfaces, and performance analyses.

The role requires a DoD SECRET clearance (U.S. citizen) and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with relocation assistance available. Salary range is $120,000–$180,000 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college or equivalent experience.
• Candidate must have or be able to obtain and keep a DoD SECRET security clearance which means you must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Proactive/self-starter. Task driven with ability to work independently.
• Team player that takes ownership and develops relationships that fosters team success.

Responsibilities

• Requirements development, risk management, trade studies and interface development.
• Ensuring the logical and systematic conversion of customer/product requirements into a total system solution adhering to technical, schedule and cost imperatives.
• Perform functional analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definitions to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Skills

Requirements development

Risk management

Trade studies

Interface development

System integration

MBSE modeling

Agile execution

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical discipline

Tools

Cameo

JIRA

Job description

System Engineer

Location Manassas, VA (Relocation Assistance Available)

Job Category Engineering

ID 754

System Engineer

Gromelski and Associates, Inc. (GAI) partners with prime contractors to provide professional services. Key service areas include Engineering Design and Documentation; Software Development and Testing; System Integration, Testing and Evaluation; Lab Management and Field Installation; Integrated Logistics Support, Training Development and Delivery, Multimedia Support, and Technical System Support.

System Engineer Job Description:

The system engineer position is a blend of requirements management and hands on engineering. Manage requirements using JIRA, including estimating, tracking and reporting progress towards completion. Support system design tasks, including definition and maintenance of hardware configurations including EOL parts, as well as software and system design tasks including creation of deliverable documentation such as system requirements and system design documentation. Hands on engineering tasks may include test and evaluation, scripting and configuration tasks, problem tracking and resolution, system installation or patching, hardware installation and configuration, or other tasks that may arise as part of an Agile integration team.

System Engineer Required Tasks:

• Requirements development, risk management, trade studies and interface development.
• Ensuring the logical and systematic conversion of customer/product requirements into a total system solution adhering to technical, schedule and cost imperatives.
• Perform functional analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definitions to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

System Engineer Required Duties:

• Develop and maintain MBSE models in Cameo , capturing system behaviors, interfaces, and allocations that feed into downstream design, I&T, and verification.
• Lead and support complex interface definition across software, cyber, hardware, and other subsystems, ensuring consistency with the system architecture and requirements.
• Help prepare, organize, and attend government design reviews (e.g., CDR‑like events), building technical content, traceability views, and interface/MBSE views suitable for senior Government stakeholders.
• Drive TBD/TBR burndown , including coordinating with multi‑discipline owners, tracking to closure in JIRA, and maintaining clear documentation.
• Support requirements development and documentation , including updates to specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and SE artifacts.
• Operate within an Agile, PI‑based execution model, collaborating with feature teams and SE leadership to align stories, close out SE tasks, and manage pop‑up/government‑directed work.
• Partner closely with software and cybersecurity as primary collaborators, while also engaging with hardware, human factors, and safety engineers on cross‑cutting issues.
• Contribute to planning for the transition from Development to Integration & Test , ensuring that interface definitions, requirements, and models are ready to support the next phase.

System Engineer Additional Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Candidate must have or be able to obtain and keep a DoD SECRET security clearance which means you must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Proactive/self-starter. Task driven with ability to work independently.
• Team player that takes ownership and develops relationships that fosters team success.

Job: Full Time Employee

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefit package.

Start Date: Negotiable

Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000

Gromelski and Associates is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

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