Software-focused Systems Engineer - 1018
Core
Translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements and guide software-intensive systems from concept through integration, operation, and validation.
Role type
Senior Software-Focused Systems Engineer
Builds
Software-intensive systems, prototypes, simulations, and test tools
Domain
Defense/Security (implied by national security requirements) + Systems Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Requirements engineering, System modeling (SysML), Interface definition, Change-impact analysis, Risk management (FMEA), Troubleshooting, Technical leadership, Software development/prototyping
Preferred skills
Master's degree in SE/CS, Complex-integrated systems troubleshooting, Software architecture knowledge, Automated testing, CI/CD tools
Technologies
SysML, Robot Framework, Cypress, JFrog Artifactory, GitHub
Responsibilities
Translate stakeholder needs into testable requirements with traceability; Develop functional flows, block diagrams, behavioral models, and Interface Control Documents; Allocate requirements across software, hardware, and external systems; Assist troubleshooting by reproducing failures and isolating causes; Perform change-impact analysis across architecture and risks; Advise V&V teams on acceptance criteria and test coverage; Lead or support FMEAs and risk mitigation; Support design reviews and release-readiness decisions; Develop prototypes or production software to reduce technical risk; Mentor junior developers and engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
