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Research Engineer: Systems Engineering and Software Development

Job in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22030, USA
Listing for: Virginia Department of Human Resource Management
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Research Engineer:
Systems Engineering and Software Development

The primary purpose of the position performs systems engineering activities to support digital engineering and digital transformation activities with Model-based Systems Engineering.

* Please note, this is not a 100% remote/virtual position, but is telework friendly. Depending upon your department/office, you may have the ability to telework 1-3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Part of a multidisciplinary team developing a next generation Digital Engineering prototype system. Develops and integrates operational ontologies, mathematical algorithms, dynamic and control algorithms, and advanced systems engineering approaches in support of digital engineering and digital transformation;
  • Collaboratively completes project tasks; formulates system design, develops and integrates code, tests, and documents system implementation/software code;
  • Refines technical requirements, develops prototypes, and performs system level analysis;
  • Works within a small team of developers and engineers to design and implement deployable code. Assists in the packaging and delivery of systems engineering and software products to clients; and
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Experience building software applications with a focus on Systems Engineering tools;
  • Proficiency in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or computer science (or equivalent experience);
  • Proficiency in mathematical algorithms and coding;
  • Must possess the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team; and
  • Must have U.S. citizenship due to the nature of sponsor funding.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in related technical field;
  • Previous work experience with vehicle systems, knowledge of military systems, and experience with SysML, MATLAB, Python, ROS2, Issac SIM, Wind Chill, and/or Omniverse;
  • Experience with performance optimization, system sensitivity, and trade-off analysis; and
  • Experience with ontologies and mathematical algorithms.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Research Engineer:
Systems Engineering and Software Development at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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