Systems Engineer - Chantilly, VA

ICR LLC
Chantilly, VA, United States
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $180,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Systems Engineering Software Documentation Software Engineering Website Wireframe Cisco Discovery Protocol Information Technology Atlassian Tools

Job description

ICR is a rapidly growing employee-owned company focused on solving the hardest problems for the US Government. Join our Sensor-to-Shooter application development team and contribute to the next generation of technologies that help protect our nation. As a Systems Engineer, you will collaborate closely with software developers, end users, and program stakeholders to support the design, development, and delivery of customer-funded applications and capabilities. If you’re looking to expand your systems engineering expertise, gain hands-on experience across the full software lifecycle, and grow your career within a highly technical team, we encourage you to apply., * Support customer and stakeholder engagement to understand requirements and expectations

  • Work with customers and development teams to plan features, document requirements, and assist with cost and schedule inputs
  • Gather and refine user requirements, including wireframes, mockups, and conceptual designs
  • Troubleshoot, reproduce, and assist in triaging software issues
  • Develop mission use cases and test cases to support software development
  • Create and maintain scripts that support troubleshooting and testing
  • Assist with development and maintenance of CDRLs and program documentation
  • Contribute to briefings and presentations for customers and program stakeholders
  • Participate in planning sessions, sprint activities, and technical discussions across multiple projects
  • Support risk and opportunity identification throughout the program
  • Document and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Collaborate effectively within a small team environment to tackle complex problems

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SSBI and SCI eligibility (U.S. Citizenship Required)
  • Experience working within an Agile software development lifecycle and associated tools
  • 5+ years of experience as a systems engineer supporting software development for Government programs
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective time management, organization, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with guidance while contributing to a small, fast-paced team
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Government customers or Prime Contractors on technical programs

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong systems engineering and technical writing skills
  • Experience contributing to roadmaps, planning artifacts, and future capability concepts
  • Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for managing Agile development
  • Experience working with customers across the DoD or Intelligence Community

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off, Salary Range: $130,000 - $180,000 This position includes a comprehensive benefits package with company equity, retirement plan, company-paid health care, flexible paid time off, and opportunities for raises and bonuses throughout the year. ICR, Inc. considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location. ICR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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