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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Inc. (spa)
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9087679/systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM); may substitute a non-technical degree with demonstrated technical acumen
 * 1+ years of experience in a fast-paced mission driven environment
 * Active TS/SCI clearance
 * Self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills, with mature judgment and attention-to-detail
 * Proficiency with software suites such as Microsoft 365, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
 * Able to work fully onsite

Desired:

 * Experience with the DoW or military ecosystem
 * Experience with Research and Development projects

## Description

The candidate will provide program support to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and will be motivated to learn DARPA processes, procedures, and culture. Will coordinate periodic (monthly or bi-weekly) internal and external meetings for the Program Manager. Monitor and track the programmatic progress of various performers and keep the Program Manager abreast of progress through daily communications, monthly reports, and other reports as needed. Provide input to and coordinate development of draft briefings, reports, and various other documents to support the development and approval of new and current program concepts and technologies.


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