Systems Engineer (Senior)

Core4ce; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision

Training and certifications

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

PTO and holidays

The Forge program

Job summary

Core4ce is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to lead technical planning, system integration, and end-to-end analysis across the full system lifecycle in Springfield, VA.

The role requires a degree in systems engineering, TS/SCI with CI Poly, U.S. Citizenship, and extensive experience with complex hardware and software environments. Core4ce offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline required.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly is required.
• U.S. Citizen required.
• 13 years of experience with MA/MS or 15 years with BA/BS in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical planning, system integration, and end-to-end analysis across the full system lifecycle.
• Translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Perform analyses at all lifecycle stages from concept to disposal.
• Ensure solutions meet technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Skills

Systems engineering

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related disciplines

Job description

Core4ce

Systems Engineer (Senior)

1455-383

Core4ce is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to lead technical planning, system integration, and end-to-end analysis across the full system lifecycle, ensuring requirements are translated into effective, scalable solutions. This role requires extensive experience in systems engineering and strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.

Requirements

• Degree in Systems Engineering or related disciplines.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
• Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 13 years of experience and a MA/MS degree. Or BA/BS degree and 15 years of experience within a discipline relevant to the work associated with the position.

Why Work for Us?

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes.

We offer:

• 401(k) with 100% company match on the first 6% deferred, with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimited access to training and certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistance for job-related degrees and courses
• Paid parental leave, PTO that grows with tenure, and generous holiday schedules
• Got a big idea? At Core4ce, The Forge gives every employee the chance to propose bold innovations and help bring them to life with internal backing.

Join us to build a career that matters—supported by a company that invests in you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Core4ce provides the listed pay range for this position as a general guideline only and not as a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offers may take into account a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and other legal requirements.

Springfield, Virginia, United States

Full-Time/Regular

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.