Systems Engineer - JobID-0036

Innovative Defense Technologies, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Competitive PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with immediate vesting and 100%

9/80 optional schedule

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits

Tech Connect events

Employee Recognition

Social events

Job summary

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) seeks a Systems Engineer for the Integrated Mission Systems team in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on IT infrastructure configuration management, hardware/software integration, and documentation for Naval tactical applications.

The candidate will work with a fast-paced, mission-focused team to solve challenging Navy problems, requiring initiative, reliability, and collaboration. Active clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable discipline (software engineering, CS, CE, EE, data science, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering) or equivalent full‑time experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in IT/system engineering or related fields.
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand requirements and architecture.
• Adhere to security, reliability, and performance standards.
• Organize test events for Navy combat systems in virtual environments; support tests in the U.S. and abroad.
• Develop design documentation and provide end‑user training.
• Improve processes to enhance customer support and team efficiency; participate in reviews.

Skills

IT system production planning

Network architecture

Platform integration

STIGs & hardening

TCP/IP networking

Virtualization (VMware/OpenShift)

Agile project work

DoD/Naval systems experience

Windows/Linux administration

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes clusters

Scripting (Python/Bash/Powershell)

Jenkins & Ansible

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering/science

Tools

VMware

OpenShift

Job description

Systems Engineer - JobID-0036

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Diego, CA

Compensation: $90,000 - $184,000 / year

Description

About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Systems Engineer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) team and based out of our San Diego, CA location.

This Systems Engineer will work with a fast‑paced team of mission‑focused engineers to solve some of the Navy’s toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, efficiency, and teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space. The Systems Engineer will provide IT infrastructure configuration management, hardware and software integration and maintenance, technical support and documentation for Naval tactical applications, develop and enforce standards and standard operating procedures for internal teams and external customers.

Clearance & Location Requirements:

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on‑site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location.

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams of software, systems, integration, information, production and test engineers and subject matter experts to understand requirements, workflows, front‑and‑back end features and architecture.
• Adhere to government and industry security, reliability, and performance standards
• Organize test events for IDT software integrated with Navy combat systems in virtual environments. Support land‑based and at‑sea test events around the U.S and internationally.
• Develop design documentation that can be referenced by the customer and provide end user training.
• Develop solutions and processes to better support the customer and make teams more efficient. Participate in requirements, configuration, design, and performance reviews.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Who You Are (Required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable discipline such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering (or equivalent full‑time experience).
• 3+ years' experience with one or more of the following:
  • IT system production planning and workflow
  • Network architecting, hardware optimization and planning
  • Platform integration and support system integration
  • STIG’s and system hardening process
  • Networking concepts – TCP/IP, Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Subnetting.
  • Virtualization Infrastructure, VMware and/or OpenShift Virtualization .
  • Working multiple projects in an agile work environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed

What Makes You Stand Out

• 2+ years' experience working with DoD and Naval systems
• 1+ year experience with one or more of the following software disciplines:
  • Operating Systems (Windows and Linux) configuration and administration.
  • Container technologies such as Docker and Podman,
  • Linux RedHat (6.0-9.0)
  • Cisco devices as well as Dell servers
  • Kubernetes clusters, including node management, networking, storage, and workload orchestration.
  • Scripting (ex. Python, Bash, Powershell)
  • Automation tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
  • Networking protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, IP, HTTP)
• Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices. Openness to new tools and concepts, showing initiative, innovation and creativity
• Problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations Strong analytical abilities, sense of ownership, urgency and drive

Pay Range*: $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000 Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162 and New Jersey Senate Bill 2310, IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about California Senate Bill 1162. Click here for additional information about New Jersey Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.

Job Benefits

Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):

IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization‑Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

EEO Statement:

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.