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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Brandes Associates Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Data Systems, Information Management, Key Management, Scrum Methodology, Requirements Management, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/55d7e646-4074-44b1-986b-050b93c27bf9 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience performing the duties described in the functional description * Skills applicable to program management, financial analysis, and compliance with MIL-STD defense regulations Desired Experience * Demonstrated ability to lead classified and sensitive military programs * Demonstrated leadership in risk assessment, problem resolution, and optimizing mission-critical systems EDUCATION Degree: MS or MA degree in Systems Engineering or a relevant technical discipline Allowable Substitution: An additional 4 years of relevant work experience, with a bachelor's degree, may be substituted for a master's degree CLEARANCE Condition of Employment: Applicant must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance. The applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. CITIZENSHIP The applicant must have ship at the time of application. ## Description Functional Description: * Support end-to-end lifecycle systems engineering, from concept development through field deployment and system life cycle support + Provide support as a Mission Planning Environment (MPE) Systems Engineering Lead + Assist leadership in orchestrating team efforts to obtain milestone objectives + Assist in the investigation of relevant technologies for potential future integration + Assist in Use Case development for Mission Planning system capabilities + Work closely with active-duty personnel to ensure understanding of requirements + Assist in hardware, software, and documentation development, test and procurement planning efforts + Assist in the planning, organizing, and managing of technical and engineering functions relating to the design and development of information management security systems + Provide support for the analysis, recommendation, design, and prototype of future software, system components, digital products, and data systems for use with current and emerging technologies + Provide support for cost analysis of hardware procurement and project execution + Assist in monitoring project execution and cost + Evaluate integrated systems designs for human factors compatibility + Manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for system upgrades and shepherd ECPs through the engineering Configuration Control Board (CCB) approval process + Support development and delivery of current and future digital products and data systems software products, digital products, and data systems + Develop system integration plans and oversee execution, ensuring compliance with Navy standards + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including non-traditional engineering resources, contractors, and stakeholders, to integrate new technologies + Coordinate acquisition, procurement, and production of necessary hardware and systems to align with program objectives. + Provide support to observe, detect and resolve compliance issues and security threats utilizing the Continuous Monitoring automated process during each phase of the CI/CD pipeline and ATOs as directed by the and as managed by the SAFe, Agile, Kanban, and/or Scrum processes and backlog. Support the generation and distribution of regular reports on the state of the CI/CD pipeline and associated control gates. + Provide system product development planning and execution support documentation + Create and update data flow diagrams to document and improve understanding of information management across multiple unclassified and classified systems for geographically dispersed organizations * Coordinate integration and test activities for completion of products + Lead System Engineering Review Boards (SERBs) to analyze and prioritize deficiencies, identify mitigations to the deficiencies, and coordinate for appropriate fixes + Contribute to the creation of test documentation in support of test and fleet events, and support generation of test strategies, plans, procedures, and reports + Provide support for the testing of digital products and data systems + Participate in the Security & Information Assurance Requirements Management Team * Support deployment, update, and maintenance of In-Service products + Manage development and provide technical recommendations to system configurations and system support manuals * Support the development, update, and management of program plans, reports, and technical documentation + Develop Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), short and long-range project plans, and capability roadmaps + Assist in generation of Statements of Work + Draft project budgets, program briefings, and risk assessments for NAVAIR, CNO, and Congressional staff + Develop TEMP Annexes + Assist in the update and maintenance of the program Security Classification Guides (SCGs) and key management plans. + Draft Systems Security Authorization Agreements (SSAA) for Trusted MPEs + Manage and track project design, system configurations, and user documentation plans + Assist in the management and periodic update of the system Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and systems use cases + Translate the system CONOPS and use cases into system-level requirements and constraints + Prepare and present project status reports, recommendations, and proposals to senior leadership and external stakeholders + Develop technical white papers + Prepare monthly CDRL reports ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [This Machine Ends Data Breaches](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/574-this-machine-ends-data-breaches) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers)