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# Systems Engineer 5

- **Company:** Captivation Software
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $270,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, System Configuration, Linux, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Software Systems
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/750608a2-c504-47b7-bdbd-29edb251b0f3

## About the Role

* A High School Diploma or GED plus nineteen (19) years of general systems engineering experience
 * A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience
 * A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience, * Competent with all manner of hand tools to include power tools
 * Competent with RF spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and signal generators
 * Familiarity with Microsoft suite of applications to include Visio, Excel and Word
 * Should have working knowledge of Linux
 * Experience performing site surveys and / or planning and executing system installations
 * Must possess excellent communication skills
 * Ability to work as part of a team or lead small team projects
 * Able to travel OCONUS, CONUS for up to 3-4 weeks at a time
 * Experience troubleshooting networks, hardware and software configurations
 * Ability to think on the fly and adapt to unexpected challenges
 * Familiarity with system design and testing
 * Familiarity with customer GOTs software capabilities

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

## Description

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country., Captivation Software is looking for a senior level systems engineer who will be assisting with daily responsibilities on the program.


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