Tactical Edge Systems Engineer & Technical Advisor

IGNITE

Fort Belvoir (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

IGNITE is seeking a Systems Engineer and Technical Advisor to support the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (GTEAD) within the Army acquisition enterprise. This role places you alongside government leadership, translating operational needs into executable technical requirements and ensuring rapid fielding of mission-critical capabilities at the tactical edge.

The ideal candidate has Army experience, understands compressed timelines, and can converse credibly with engineers,

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance.
US Army service with operational experience; senior NCO, warrant officer, or officer background strongly preferred.
8+ years of combined experience in systems engineering, technical program support, or capability development within DoD.
Working knowledge of the DoD acquisition system, including the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, JCIDS or its successor processes, and rapid acquisition authorities.
Demonstrated ability to decompose operational problems into technical requirements and communicate them clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong written and briefing skills, with the judgment to advise senior leaders directly and candidly.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Master's degree and INCOSE/DAWIA credentials are desirable.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to government leadership on system architecture, technology maturity, risk, and integration decisions.
Apply systems engineering discipline across the lifecycle: requirements definition and decomposition, interface management, trade studies, verification and validation, and transition planning.
Translate operational requirements from Army and joint users into technical specifications, statements of work, and evaluation criteria.
Conduct technology scouting and market research across commercial, non-traditional, and defense industrial base sources; assess vendor solutions for technical feasibility and fit.
Support source selection and technical evaluation activities, including OTA, rapid prototyping, and other accelerated acquisition pathways.
Evaluate capabilities against technical surveillance, signature management, and operational security considerations relevant to forces at the tactical edge.
Plan and participate in user assessments, demonstrations, and test events; capture feedback and drive it back into requirements and design.
Produce decision-quality products for senior leaders: briefings, white papers, technical assessments, and correspondence in accordance with AR 25-50.
Coordinate across program offices, PEOs, S&T organizations, and operational units to de-conflict efforts and accelerate transition.