System Engineer

Cyber B.A.T. is seeking a to provide technical leadership for the architecture, engineering, integration, and lifecycle management of complex hardware and software systems supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) missions. This position leads systems engineering activities from concept development through deployment and sustainment, ensuring mission requirements are translated into scalable, secure, and interoperable technical solutions.

• Lead systems engineering efforts throughout the system development lifecycle, from requirements analysis through deployment, operations, and sustainment
• Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure solutions align with mission objectives and enterprise architectures
• Design and develop system architectures using Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and other applicable architectural frameworks

• Develop system engineering documentation, including:

• System Engineering Plans (SEPs)
• Initial Capability Documents (ICDs)
• Requirements Specifications
• Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)

Translate stakeholder needs into functional, technical, hardware, software, facility, and personnel requirements

Develop and maintain system baselines while managing configuration changes throughout the system lifecycle

Lead interface definition, interface control, and integration activities across multiple engineering disciplines

Participate in and provide technical leadership for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews

Develop alternative system architectures, design concepts, and engineering solutions that balance lifecycle cost, performance, risk, scalability, and maintainability

Perform functional decomposition, requirements allocation, and end-to-end systems engineering analyses

Develop verification and validation strategies, test plans, evaluation criteria, and traceability matrices to ensure compliance with system requirements

Conduct end-to-end system integration planning and coordinate integration activities across hardware, software, and network engineering teams

Perform engineering trade studies, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), modeling, simulation, and prototyping activities to support technical decision-making

Conduct quantitative analyses of system performance, including reliability, maintainability, survivability, vulnerability, producibility, and lifecycle sustainability

Develop operational concepts, mission threads, and timeline analyses to evaluate system interactions and mission effectiveness

Manage technical risks by identifying, assessing, tracking, and mitigating program risks throughout the system lifecycle

Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) data and other program metrics to monitor technical performance and project execution

Support Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation and acquisition planning activities

Support DoD Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes and system security engineering efforts

Develop Information Assurance (IA) requirements addressing confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, authorization, accountability, cryptography, key management, and access control

Ensure engineering products comply with applicable Government, industry, and international standards

Recommend emerging technologies, engineering methodologies, and integration strategies to improve system performance, interoperability, and lifecycle management

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to multidisciplinary engineering teams while ensuring engineering deliverables meet customer requirements, technical standards, and program objectives

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 20 years of systems engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission requirements
• Five (5) additional years of directly related Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated experience planning, leading, and executing large-scale Systems Engineering efforts
• Extensive experience managing system requirements, requirements decomposition, functional allocation, and requirements traceability
• Experience developing system architectures using DoDAF, SOA, or comparable enterprise architecture frameworks
• Experience producing and reviewing System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and other engineering documentation
• Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), design reviews, and technical reviews
• Experience developing and managing interface definitions and complex system integrations across hardware and software environments
• Experience conducting verification and validation planning, system testing, and requirements compliance assessments
• Experience performing engineering trade studies, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), modeling, simulation, and systems analysis
• Experience supporting Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation and DoD acquisition processes
• Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF), Certification and Accreditation (C&A), and Information Assurance (IA) activities
• Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle methodologies, configuration management, and technical baseline management
• Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor technical performance and program execution
• Strong understanding of system reliability, maintainability, survivability, security, scalability, and lifecycle engineering principles

• Excellent leadership, technical communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams

• Love solving difficult technical challenges
• Enjoy collaborating and sharing knowledge
• Like working where your voice actually matters
• Appreciate a culture that celebrates wins and supports growth

• Employee ownership opportunities - every employee has equity in our success
• Annual company retreats (yes… actual destinations)
• 5 weeks PTO + flexible work environment
• Employer-paid medical and dental for employees and dependents
• Up to 10% 401(k)/profit sharing contribution (no match required)
• Monthly happy hours and team events
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunity to make visible impact without getting lost in a giant organization

At Cyber B.A.T., we believe in one simple idea:

We’re a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering engineering, cybersecurity, software, systems, and mission-focused consulting solutions to government customers and industry partners. We combine the impact and innovation of a growing company with the culture and flexibility of a close-knit team.

When you join Cyber B.A.T., you’re not just taking a job, you’re helping solve meaningful challenges alongside people who value collaboration, technical excellence, and having fun while doing it.