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# Senior_Systems_Engineer

- **Company:** ONYX, LLC
- **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9017847/senior-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* BS Engineering and > 20 years relevant experience or MS Engineering Equivalent > 15 years of experience
 * Subject matter expert for Systems Engineering and has the ability to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs with minimal oversight from the Government lead.
Desired Skills:

 * MS Systems Engineering or Systems Management and more than 20 years relevant experience or PhD Engineering and more than 15 years relevant experience
 * Has the breadth of experience and knowledge, and recognition in the Engineering community, to lead engineering efforts on assigned programs, and work independently with minimal oversight from the Government Lead.
 * Ability to serve as consultant to other team members and mentor workforce on Systems Engineering matters.
 * Ability to evaluate system engineering principles, procedures and processes used on past programs and establish new and innovative engineering strategies.
 * Ability to Identify issues and brief leadership on possible courses of action and their impact

## Description

* Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.
 * Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.
 * Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones.
 * Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management; and ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations.
 * Provides expert and authoritative advice affecting critical programs and technologies.
 * Serves as subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned program. - Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
 * Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.
 * Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
 * Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.
 * Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.
 * Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
 * Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
 * Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required and conducts physical and functional configuration audits.
 * Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.


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