Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

Avalore.ai is seeking a Systems Engineer to translate customer requirements into detailed designs and to develop system options that meet critical performance goals. You will define access controls, create system models, and document technical specifications throughout the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure integration, perform trade studies, validate requirements, and help identify and mitigate risks, while supporting testing and process improvements.

Qualifications

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• Certifications: CSSLP/GCLD/GSEC (Junior/Journeyman)
• Certifications: FITSP-D/GCSA/GISF/SSCP (Senior)
• Junior: 0–3 years + Bachelor's Degree
• Journeyman: 4–7 years + Bachelor's Degree
• Senior: 8+ years + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills and self-starter mindset
• Professional English proficiency required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• U.S. work authorization; Avalore will not sponsor

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into detailed system designs
• Develop and analyze system alternatives to recommend optimal solutions
• Define user roles and access controls
• Create and maintain system models, diagrams, and documentation
• Conduct trade studies and verification/validation procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration
• Identify and mitigate technical risks
• Support testing activities and continuous process improvements

Skills

Systems engineering

Communication skills

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.

Requirements

• 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, phone and 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 employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

• Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.

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

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Benefits

• 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