Systems Engineer; IRT
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity -
IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Title: Systems Engineer (IRT)
K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. K is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team on site in Chantilly, VA.
TS/SCI with poly is required for consideration.
Why Join Us?Innovative Projects: K ’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment:
Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work:
Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense. This effort is in direct support of a US Space Industry Prime Partner in the Chantilly, VA area.
We are looking for the self-driven, the bold, the passionate Systems Engineers who will join K on an exciting journey of professional thrill and personal growth as the Team pursues and steps up to strategic Customer Enterprise-level challenges!
Key Responsibilities:- Perform on an Independent Review Teams in support of specific Major System Acquisition milestones.
- Work with an experienced, systems engineering savvy team apprenticing and providing team continuity.
- Under supervision, deliver foundational digital engineering (DE) approaches that ensure the engineering and MS&A processes are met.
- Assist technical teams and leadership in the implementation of MBSE methods and techniques.
- Assist in developing and supporting enterprise level digital engineering approaches, ensuring that models, data, and information are accessible, interconnected, and structured to support organizational goals.
- Ensure that systems engineering and MS&A processes covered in the SOW requirements are followed.
- Support the federated modeling approach across the enterprise and mission partners.
- Adhere to the MBSE modeling methodology guidelines and principles established by the team.
- Ability to communicate modeling concepts and best practices to stakeholders at varying levels.
Basic Compensation: $98,000 - $122,000 USD annually The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Work Environment: Location:
On-site Travel Requirements:
Minimal
Working Hours:
Standard
- Must possess a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience.
- Foundational understanding of systems engineering principles and familiarity with Digital Engineering (DE)/Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Basic understanding of data concepts and technologies such as relational databases, ontology, Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) or Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Systems Engineering or relative field.
- Exposure to MBSE tools or coursework (e.g., SysML) is desired
- General awareness of digital industry trends such as Cloud/IaC, Data Analytics, Dev Sec Ops , AWS and/or Azure, Containerization/micro-services
- Basic knowledge or academic exposure to satellite or space-based technologies
- Familiarity with Operations Research/Systems Analysis concepts
- Introductory knowledge of Digital Thread or Digital Twin concepts
- Willingness to learn and grow within systems engineering…
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