Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Position

Description:

The Systems Engineer provides the technical integration backbone for the program system, ensuring all hardware, software, network, and cloud components work together as a cohesive end-to-end solution from the vehicle-mounted data logger through the MCEN Azure cloud to the enterprise Jupiter/Advana dashboards. This role owns the systems architecture, interface definitions, integration testing, and configuration management for the complete program data pipeline.

The Systems Engineer ensures that the Collect-Transmit-Store-Analyze-Act chain functions reliably across all environments, manages system engineering documentation, and leads troubleshooting of complex cross-domain issues. This individual works at the intersection of hardware (data loggers, WAPs, connectors), networking (MCEN, Wi-Fi), cloud infrastructure (Azure, Jupiter/Advana), and software (dashboards, AI/ML models) to maintain system integrity and support capability growth. This position is located in Quantico, VA.

Your future duties and responsibilities:
Own and maintain the program systems architecture from data logger hardware through MCEN Azure cloud to Jupiter/Advana enterprise environments Define and manage interface specifications between system components: data loggers, WAPs, MCEN network, Azure cloud services, and Advana/Jupiter Lead systems integration and test activities at the SITF (Blount Island Command) and coordinate with LIF for commercial prototyping validation Support the dual ATO (MCPIC 2.0/3.0) by ensuring all system changes maintain cybersecurity compliance with NIST 800-53 rev5 controls and STIG requirements Manage the ETL data pipeline architecture from CAN bus data collection through processing, storage, and delivery to analytics and visualization layers Lead system-level troubleshooting for complex issues spanning hardware, networking, and cloud components Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation including system architecture diagrams, interface control documents, and test procedures Support EIA-649 Configuration Management processes through the Enterprise Configuration Control Board (ECCB), tracking all hardware configurations, software versions, and system changes Manage software development lifecycle activities per ISO/IEC 14764, including release management (emergency, iterative, and major releases) and source code deliverables Coordinate WAP-to-MCEN transition planning per PWS 3.3.4 and support wireless connectivity optimization across installation sites Support MIL-STD-882 system safety analysis for the program system, including hazard analysis for vehicle-mounted hardware Evaluate emerging technology integration (satellite tags, edge computing, autonomous systems) for future capability insertion Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field 8+ years of systems engineering experience on DoD programs involving hardware/software integration

Experience with cloud-based architectures, preferably Microsoft Azure Government Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs) in the context of system accreditation

Experience with configuration management processes (EIA-649) and software release management Security+ certification or equivalent IAT-II (or ability to obtain within 90 days) Active Secret clearance Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and networking domains

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IoT systems, vehicle telemetry, CAN bus protocols, or sensor network architectures Familiarity with MCEN architecture and Azure Government cloud environments Prior experience at NSWC Crane, Blount Island Command, or Marine Corps test facilities INCOSE CSEP or ASEP certification

Experience with Dev Sec Ops  CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks Knowledge of data pipeline architectures (ETL, streaming, batch processing) at enterprise scale
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