Systems Engineer

Socket.dev; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Avalore is seeking a Systems Engineer to translate customer requirements into system designs and to develop and analyze system alternatives. The role involves defining user roles, creating models, and maintaining technical documentation throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications include a SECRET clearance, relevant certifications, and a Bachelor's degree. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Requires SECRET security clearance.
• Certifications for junior/journeyman: CSSLP, GCLD, or GSEC.
• Certifications for senior: FITSP-D, GCSA, GISF, or SSCP.
• We are actively seeking Junior (0-3y), Journeyman (4-7y), Senior (8+y) with Bachelor's.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into detailed system designs.
• Develop and analyze system alternatives to recommend optimal solutions.
• Define user roles and personas to establish appropriate system access controls.
• Create and maintain system models, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform trade studies to evaluate options against requirements.
• Develop verification and validation procedures for system compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks before delivery.
• Implement requirements traceability to verify customer needs.
• Conduct system performance analysis to optimize operations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements tracing

Trade studies

Technical documentation

Risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Systems Engineer will conduct comprehensive systems engineering activities to support the WDP platform. This person will translate customer requirements into detailed system designs, develop and analyze system alternatives to recommend optimal solutions, and define user roles and personas to establish appropriate system access controls. This person will create and maintain system models, diagrams, and technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle. This person will perform trade studies to evaluate technical options against requirements, develop verification and validation procedures to ensure system compliance, and participate in technical reviews to assess design progress and quality. This person will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration, identify and mitigate technical risks before they impact delivery, and support the resolution of technical issues throughout the system lifecycle. This person will implement requirements traceability to verify all customer needs are addressed, conduct system performance analysis to optimize operations, and develop technical specifications for system components. This person will evaluate emerging technologies for potential system enhancements, support system testing activities, and contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and methodologies.

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• CSSLP, GCLD, or GSEC certification (for Junior/Journeyman roles)
• FITSP-D, GCSA, GISF, or SSCP (for Senior roles)
• We are actively seeking multiple levels:
  • Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e.business office with computers,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable toutilizeour online application system due to a disability. Please send your request [e-mail].

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
• Salary estimates for this job range from $97,000 - $181,000.