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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer - **Company:** CyberBat Inc. - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Network Interface Controllers, Data-Flow Analysis, Key Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Traceability, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Information Technology, DODAF - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9052090/system-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related engineering discipline * Minimum of 14 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 * Experience developing and managing system and derived requirements throughout the system development lifecycle * Experience supporting systems engineering activities from requirements analysis through integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment * Experience developing system architectures using DoDAF, SOA, or comparable enterprise architecture frameworks * Experience producing and maintaining systems engineering documentation, including System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Initial Capability Documents (ICDs) * Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), design reviews, and technical reviews * Experience with requirements decomposition, functional allocation, interface management, and requirements traceability * Experience developing verification and validation strategies, test planning, and system integration activities * Experience supporting Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation and DoD acquisition processes * Experience supporting Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities and Information Assurance (IA) requirements * Knowledge of configuration management, risk management, and systems engineering lifecycle methodologies * Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills * * Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment * 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 ## Description * Analyze, develop, and manage system and derived requirements to ensure solutions align with mission objectives and established system architectures * Support the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of complex hardware and software systems * Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation, including: System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) * Assist with functional analysis, requirements allocation, and decomposition across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel components * Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to evaluate operational needs and develop innovative technical solutions * Develop system architectures using Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and other applicable architectural standards * Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and engineering design solutions * Develop verification and validation plans, evaluation criteria, and traceability to ensure system requirements are met * Support interface definition, interface management, and configuration control activities throughout the system lifecycle * Coordinate action items resulting from Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews * Assist with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Integrated Master Plan (IMP), and systems engineering planning activities * Develop Information Assurance (IA) requirements supporting confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, access control, accountability, cryptography, and key management * Perform end-to-end systems engineering analysis, including operational concepts, mission threads, and functional flow analysis * Conduct quantitative analyses of system performance, including reliability, maintainability, survivability, vulnerability, and lifecycle supportability * Support system integration activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure complete interface coverage * Assess technical risks, support risk mitigation planning, and monitor program risks throughout the system development lifecycle * Support DoD Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation * Develop and maintain technical baselines, configuration management documentation, and requirements traceability * Produce and review technical documentation to ensure engineering products are accurate, complete, and compliant with customer and program requirements ## 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