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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Herndon, VA - Active TS/SCI Required - **Company:** D&Z Federal Division - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Network Interface Controllers, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Data Streaming - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=08d439b40fc13c7e ## About the Role * US citizenship with a current/active TS/SCI clearance. * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. In lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of experience may be substituted. * 5 years of experience. * Experience performing all/most aspects of the system engineering (requirements analysis, interface control documentation, ConOps development, Use Case development, data flows and developing Test Plans). * Familiarity with a Requirements Tool. * SCRUM/AGILE Development (Jira). * Familiar with deployment and maintenance of Development, Test and Operational environments., * 8+ years of experience. * Certification in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). * Experience with software and system development projects using model-based systems engineering. * Familiar with Enterprise Architecture concepts, System Engineering Principles as depicted in the System V, and MBSE realization in a model. * Worked on a team using Agile or SAFe development processes. * Practices best practices when writing requirements. * Familiarity with Aerospace Engineering and space operations. GENERAL PERSONAL TRAITS * Superior communication skills. * A positive, willing attitude. * An ability to think on your feet and solve problems quickly. * Adaptability to learn new methodologies and technologies. * Comfortable working in an agile team environment. * Technology and methodology agnostic, but accepts using tools needed for the requirement. * Enjoys coaching and teaching. Employment Prerequisites The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis. ## Description Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team. You will work on an integrated team to build innovative software using mathematical solutions to support users in the defense and intelligence communities. Our client's products and services contribute to missions in support of national security, providing expertise used in the latest technology. Now is your chance to amplify your impact, working to solve the world's most pressing challenges. This position is ideal for both mid-career and senior experienced individuals in the systems engineering field and offers a chance to grow and explore different technologies within a dynamic AI-driven environment., * Provide systems engineering and enterprise architecture support to USG customers. * Work with customers to improve their architecture and engineering workflows and processes with the identification or design of processes and tools. * Responsible for articulating and capturing the architecture, system requirements, system design, and testing approach. * Investigate and capture "As Is" architecture or workflows; identify "To Be" states; and make recommendation on transition from "As Is" to "To Be". * Develop standard and repeatable processes, as appropriate, to recommend on architecture, engineering, development and integration projects. 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