Systems Engineer (RF) - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 164,900 - 223,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in McLean, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer to support information technology enterprises. The role involves enhancing technical capabilities, drafting documentation, and leading technical efforts. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience, a degree in Engineering, and strong systems engineering expertise. Knowledge in RF systems and network infrastructure is essential. The position includes benefits like health packages, flexible work weeks, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• Demonstrated full-lifecycle development expertise of complex hardware/software systems.
• Strong ability to draft technical documentation for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support customer’s technical staff through 3rd-party contracts and partnerships.
• Draft documentation and support contracting processes.
• Foster communication to deliver quality products on time and on budget.

Skills

Systems engineering expertise

Technical documentation drafting

Customer contracting support

RF systems knowledge

Network infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred Electrical Engineering)

Job description

Systems Engineer – Service Delivery for GDIT (McLean, VA)

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Engineer supporting an information technology enterprise. As a Systems Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

How a Systems Engineer Will Make an Impact

• Support customer’s technical staff to broaden technical capabilities through 3rd‑party contracts and internal partnerships.
• Draft documentation and support the contracting process through SSJ, SOW, requirements, etc. products.
• Foster communication between partners to ensure high quality products are delivered on‑time and on‑budget.
• Develop expertise in special areas and serve as a technical SME on designated topics.
• Secure approvals and conduct field tests of systems under development.
• Contribute to the approval process for the deployment of technical systems as technical SME.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagements, such as user requirements sessions.
• Lead technical efforts that support the O&M of deployed systems.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline) or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work experience.
• Experience: 10+ years
• Demonstrated systems engineering expertise supporting full‑lifecycle development of complex hardware/software systems.
• Proven experience drafting requirements, managing program reviews, working with 3rd‑party vendors, generating test plans, and guiding troubleshooting.
• Ability to champion new technical solutions and manage efforts across short and intermediate timelines.
• Experience supporting customer contracting processes.
• Strong ability to draft technical documentation for different audiences.
• Hands‑on experience validating and testing technical systems, including test plan development, testing coordination, and test report documentation.
• Experience with customer approval processes for technical testing and system deployment.
• Strong technical knowledge in RF systems, network infrastructure, communication protocols, quality standards, and manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Location: McLean, VA (On Customer Site)

US Citizenship Required.

Salary range: $164,900 - $223,100. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Full flextime work weeks where possible
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick, personal, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Disability and life insurance options
• Business travel and accident insurance
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.