Systems Engineer 4 with Security Clearance

Rubicon LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Systems Engineer IV to analyze requirements, lead design and development, and guide architecture for complex hardware and software systems. You will interact with government stakeholders and oversee technical staff to ensure system integrity and successful delivery.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, a Bachelor's degree (or 4 years experience in lieu), and at least eight years of relevant DoD/IC experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum eight years of relevant experience beyond education.
• Current TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph eligibility.
• DoD/IC environment experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, concepts of operations, and system architectures to define system requirements specifications.
• Lead design and development activities and provide technical leadership for integration.
• Guide stakeholders in formulating requirements and assess feasibility.
• Develop system architecture and design documentation.
• Engage with government stakeholders on technical considerations and conflicts.
• Oversee complex/high-risk programs and supervise technical staff.
• Direct development of system specifications, interfaces, and testing plans.

Skills

System requirements analysis

Technical leadership

DoD/IC environment

TS/SCI clearance

CI polygraph

Requirements elicitation

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

DoD 8570 IAT II certification

Job description

Title: Systems Engineer IV

Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Job Details:

• Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications
• Analyze system requirements and lead design and development activities
• Guide users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies
• Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology
• Incorporate new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations
• Develop system architecture and system design documentation
• Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans
• Interact with the government regarding system engineering technical considerations, and for associated problems, issues or conflicts
• Responsible for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the systems engineering AOR
• Communicate with other 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 designing, developing, modifying and troubleshooting highly complex computer operating hardware system
• Design operating/hardware systems; formulate system concepts and architecture, specific requirements, and develop implementation approaches
• Identify and direct resolution of complex hardware/software interface issues; SME on emerging technologies; direct the development of systems specifications and technical documentation
• Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
• Conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life-cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to the position; an additional 4 years of experience be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience in addition to education level
• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certification
• Experience working in a DoD or IC environment desired
• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph