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# Systems Engineer III

- **Company:** TAD PGS, Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $135,200.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Unix, Computer Networks, Databases, Datasheets, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Ruby, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9075854/systems-engineer-iii

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
 * 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
 * Active Secret Security Clearance required
 * Experience with requirements decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation.
 * Proven ability to analyze risks, resolve uncertainties, and guide projects through established engineering processes.
 * Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
 * Experience with database management systems such as:
o MySQL
o Oracle RDBMS
o Microsoft SQL Server

 * Familiarity with Linux and UNIX operating systems.
 * Understanding of complex system development methodologies.
 * Experience developing technical documentation.
 * Knowledge of software design patterns.
 * Experience working within Agile development environments.
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills.
 * Software development and/or shell scripting experience.
 * Strong scripting skills with languages such as:
o Python
o Perl
o Ruby

 * Solid understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP and OSI models.

## Description

* Lead systems engineering, hardware, and software analysis supporting the Navy's Key Management projects.
 * Define and implement systems engineering processes to ensure customer requirements are met.
 * Manage system requirements, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation.
 * Develop System Architecture, CONOPS (Concept of Operations), and use cases utilizing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
 * Lead and participate in customer meetings, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and working groups.
 * Research, write, review, and maintain technical documentation, including:
o Technical manuals
o Design specifications
o Interface Requirement Specifications (IRS)
o User guides
o Reference manuals
o Installation guides
o Data sheets

 * Develop project briefing materials and technical presentations as needed.
 * Support system design, integration, testing, deployment, and fielding activities.


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