Systems Engineer

About The Role

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Systems Engineer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) team and based out of our San Diego, CA location.

This Systems Engineer will work with a fast‑paced team of mission‑focused engineers to solve some of the Navy's toughest challenges. Initiative, creativity, reliability, efficiency, and teamwork will be required to successfully deliver innovative solutions in this dynamic customer space. The Systems Engineer will provide IT infrastructure configuration management, hardware and software integration and maintenance, technical support and documentation for Naval tactical applications, develop and enforce standards and standard operating procedures for internal teams and external customers.

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on‑site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location.

• Department:
  Engineering
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Location:
  
  San Diego, CA
• Address: 2750 Womble Road, San Diego, Suite 200, California, 92106
• Workplace type:
  Hybrid
• Compensation: $90,000 - $184,000 / year

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams of software, systems, integration, information, production and test engineers and subject matter experts to understand requirements, workflows, front‑and‑back end features and architecture.
• Adhere to government and industry security, reliability, and performance standards.
• Organize test events for IDT software integrated with Navy combat systems in virtual environments. Support land‑based and at‑sea test events around the U.S and internationally.
• Develop design documentation that can be referenced by the customer and provide end user training.
• Develop solutions and processes to better support the customer and make teams more efficient. Participate in requirements, configuration, design, and performance reviews.

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable discipline such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering (or equivalent full‑time experience).
• 3+ years' experience with one or more of the following:
  • IT system production planning and workflow
  • Network architecting, hardware optimization and planning
  • Platform integration and support system integration
  • STIGs and system hardening process
  • Networking concepts - TCP/IP, Switching, Routing, Firewalls, Subnetting.
  • Virtualization Infrastructure, VMware and/or Open Shift Virtualization.
  • Working multiple projects in an agile work environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed.

• 2+ years' experience working with DoD and Naval systems.
• 1+ year experience with one or more of the following software disciplines:
  • Operating Systems (Windows and Linux) configuration and administration.
  • Container technologies such as Docker and Podman.
  • Linux Red Hat (6.0-9.0).
  • Cisco devices as well as Dell servers.
  • Kubernetes clusters, including node management, networking, storage, and workload orchestration.
  • Scripting (ex. Python, Bash, Powershell).
  • Automation tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
  • Networking protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, IP, HTTP).
• Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices. Openness to new tools and concepts, showing initiative, innovation and creativity.
• Problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations. Strong analytical abilities, sense of ownership, urgency and drive.

If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.

$90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000.

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.