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Systems Engineer
Job in
Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22350, USA
Listed on 2026-07-18
Listing for:
Apex Systems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, Test Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Job#: 3042401
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* Job Description:
** A government customer is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) mission. The Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership in the design, integration, analysis, testing, and evaluation of Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) capabilities. This position requires expertise in systems engineering, architecture development, systems integration, requirements management, and operational analysis to ensure the successful development, acquisition, fielding, and sustainment of complex C-UAS systems.
The Systems Engineer will leverage Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, Power BI, Python, AI-enabled analytical tools, and digital engineering methodologies to evaluate system performance, assess interoperability, manage technical risks, and deliver integrated mission capabilities supporting senior military and civilian leadership.
** Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
**** Responsibilities:**
* ** Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
*** Apply systems engineering principles throughout the lifecycle of C-UAS capabilities, including requirements development, architecture design, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
* Utilize Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, Power BI, Python, and AI-enabled analytical tools to support technical analysis, systems integration, operational assessments, and decision-making.
* Develop and manage system architectures, interface requirements, functional decompositions, and technical baselines supporting integrated C-UAS capabilities.
* Analyze system performance, interoperability, reliability, maintainability, scalability, and operational effectiveness across sensors, effectors, command and control systems, communications networks, and supporting infrastructure.
* Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation including requirements traceability matrices, interface control documents (ICDs), system specifications, architecture diagrams, technical risk assessments, and verification plans.
* Support operational assessments, technology demonstrations, developmental testing, operational testing, experimentation events, and capability evaluations.
* Collaborate with engineers, software developers, cyber specialists, network engineers, data scientists, acquisition personnel, operators, and mission stakeholders to integrate complex technical systems into operational capabilities.
* Conduct technical trade studies, engineering analyses, technology assessments, and capability gap analyses supporting acquisition strategies and modernization efforts.
* Evaluate emerging technologies, AI-enabled capabilities, autonomous systems, sensor fusion solutions, and advanced C-UAS architectures for operational applicability.
* Develop dashboards, technical reports, engineering analyses, executive briefings, and decision-support products communicating complex technical information to senior military and civilian leadership.
* Leverage artificial intelligence and automation technologies to improve systems engineering processes, technical analysis, and operational decision support.
* Identify technical risks, integration challenges, interoperability issues, and engineering solutions throughout system development and deployment.
* Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable systems engineering standards, cybersecurity requirements, configuration management policies, and data governance practices.
* Maintain awareness of emerging C-UAS technologies, systems engineering methodologies, digital engineering practices, and evolving operational requirements to continuously improve mission capabilities.
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* Qualifications:
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* Required:
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* ** Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
*** BA/BS with 4+ years; AA/AS with 8+ years; or HS/GED with 10+ years.
* Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles to the design, integration, testing, or sustainment of complex technical systems.
* Experience utilizing Maven Smart System (MSS), Palantir, or similar enterprise data integration and analytics platforms.
* Experience…
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