System Engineer I

Sciolex Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sciolex Corporation in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Systems Engineer to perform engineering functions in support of the Maryland Procurement Office. The role requires defining operational requirements, system design, and developing test plans while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Candidates must have an ABET accredited degree and relevant experience, with a Top Secret/SCI clearance mandatory. Join a growing team committed to making a difference in the defense sector.

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• Full Scope Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and operational requirements.
• Perform high-level system design and specification of performance requirements.
• Develop installation, integration, and acceptance test plans.
• Coordinate with customers and project teams to ensure solution alignment.
• Support systems engineering across the full lifecycle.

Education

ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering

ABET accredited Master's degree

ABET accredited Doctoral degree

Job description

Overview

What do you get when you bring together a team of bright individuals and place them into an environment where “work” means making a difference in the lives of people across the globe?

You get Sciolex Corporation, a fast-growing defense contractor focused on providing the U.S. Government a level of service that surpasses the epitome of excellence. Our core services include system engineeringtechnical advice, technical support, and administrative assistance. From our humble beginning as a small Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business in Chantilly, VA, Sciolex Corporation is now the home for over 1,000 employees across the U.S.

Over the past 20 years, Sciolex Corporation has constructed an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages a positive work/life balance, all while supporting government missions that our employees are proud to be a part of. When you work for Sciolex Corporation, you are working for a stable company that values you and is committed to ensuring you receive the utmost employee care.

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer shall perform systems engineering functions in support of Maryland Procurement Office , including but not limited to:

• Define, document, and maintain Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), operational requirements, system requirements, and use cases to support system development
• Perform high‑level system design, including specification of system and component performance requirements and interface definitions
• Develop and support installation, integration, and acceptance test plans
• Continuously assess existing organizational processes and engineering work products to ensure alignment with strategic and tactical objectives
• Coordinate with customers, project teams, and related organizations to ensure delivered solutions satisfy mission and technical requirements
• Define and communicate a shared technical and architectural vision for solutions developed by product and engineering teams
• Support systems engineering activities across the full system lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning
• Provide technical input to planning, risk management, and engineering decision‑making activities
• Prepare and support technical documentation, reviews, and briefings for stakeholders

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

Education

• ABET accredited Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus three (3) years of relevant experience;OR
• ABET accredited Master’s degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience;OR
• ABET accredited Doctoral degree with no prior experience required
• Top Secret/SCI clearance is required
• Full Scope Polygraph