Systems Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics IT; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead requirements analysis, UX design integration, system architecture development, and multimedia communication support for enterprise IT environments. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to ensure user-centered, standards-aligned solutions.

On-site at Tyson's, VA, the position requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, US citizenship, and 10+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years in systems engineering or related field.
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead elicitation, decomposition, documentation, and traceability of system and application requirements.
• Support UX/UI design activities and ensure interfaces meet usability standards.
• Conduct systems architecture analysis, design reviews, and integration strategies.
• Produce and review technical visuals and diagrams for stakeholder communication.

Skills

IT Systems Integration

Requirements Analysis

UI/UX Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills: IT Systems Integration, Requirements Analysis, UI/UX Design Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Systems Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most while you build valuable skills that will help you in your career. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to serve as a senior technical leader responsible for requirements analysis, user‑experience design integration, system architecture development, and multimedia/visual communication support. This role ensures technical solutions meet user needs, follow Sponsor engineering standards, and integrate seamlessly across the enterprise.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE:

Requirements Management

Lead elicitation, decomposition, documentation, and traceability of system and application requirements.

Facilitate technical reviews and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure requirements are testable, complete, and aligned with mission needs.

User‑Experience (UX) Design & Human‑Centered Design

Support UX/UI design activities in alignment ensuring system interfaces adhere to modern usability standards.

Partner with UI/UX specialists and product teams to incorporate accessibility, intuitive workflows, and improved user satisfaction into engineering design.

Systems Engineering & Integration

Conduct systems architecture analysis, design reviews, integration strategies, and engineering verification/validation.

Coordinate integration of COTS/GOTS applications, microservices, REST APIs, and enterprise services to ensure resilient technical performance.

Visual Media & Communications Support

Produce and review technical visual artifacts, including diagrams, workflow charts, system architecture graphics, and multimedia content used for stakeholder communication.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Experience: 10+ years
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Location: Tyson's, VA (On Customer Site)
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $162,037 - $219,227. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Vienna

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected toon camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

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