Systems Engineer Washington, DC

Core4ce; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match on first 6%

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Job summary

Core4ce invites applications for a Systems Engineer to support full lifecycle systems engineering efforts. The role emphasizes leading architecture, defining requirements, and collaborating across teams in a mission-critical environment.

Applicants should have 7+ years in complex software-driven systems, a Bachelor’s degree in IT, and an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly. The position requires interfacing with Program Managers and delivering status updates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in developing complex software driven systems.
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly clearance.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into feasible, time-bound solutions.
• Experience with Intel networks, software, and system development.

Responsibilities

• Execute software life-cycle processes including requirements analysis, architecture definition, software design, development oversight, and automated testing.
• Perform data analysis and design inspection to solve element and system level issues.
• Communicate engineering requirements to developers.
• Collaborate on solutions to overcome implementation constraints.
• Serve as an effective liaison between engineers and technical leadership.
• Create and maintain systems engineering artifacts to model system behavior.
• Lead the architecture and implementation of a net-centric IoT system for connected and disconnected states.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for system enhancements.
• Interface with Program Managers for planning and status updates.
• Lead technical evaluation of platforms, tools, architecture, and vendor selection.

Skills

Systems thinking

Technical leadership

Requirements analysis

Coordination with developers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Software architecture

System integration

Job description

Core4ce has an opportunity with a mission critical IC Sponsor for a Systems Engineer position. The Systems Engineer be responsible for supporting full lifecycle systems engineering efforts.

Responsibilities

• Execute software life-cycle processes including requirements analysis, architecture definition, software design, development oversight, and automated testing
• Perform data analysis and design inspection to solve element and system level issues
• Communicate engineering requirements to developers
• Collaborate on solutions to overcome implementation constraints
• Serve as an effective liaison between the detailed tasking performed by the engineers and technical leadership
• Create and maintain systems engineering artifacts to model system behavior
• Lead the architecture and technical implementation of a net centric scalable IoT system that can operate in connected and disconnected states
• Take up end to end responsibility for system enhancements
• Responsible for interfacing with Program Managers for planning and providing regular status updates
• Lead the technical evaluation of platforms and technologies, tools, architecture and design, performance analysis, and vendor selection

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

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience in the development of complex software driven systems
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, or related field
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly
• Ability to lead the logical and systematic conversion of customer or program requirements into solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Experience with Intel networks, software, and system development
• Experience with the development of processes and tools used to support analysis and test of system functionality and performance during development
• Ability to interface with customers from both a technical and programmatic context
• Ability to work closely with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to document, manage and communicate systems and software requirements

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, withimmediatevesting
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee portion paid 100% by Core4ce
• Unlimitedaccess totrainingand certifications, with no pre-set cap on eligible professional development
• Tuition assistancefor job-related degrees and courses
• Paidparental 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.