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# Systems Engineer III

- **Company:** Scientific Research Corporation
- **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $87,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, CentOS, Signals Intelligence, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Linux, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Systems Development Life Cycle, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Technical Data Management Systems, Windows Desktop, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/systems-engineer-iii-virginia-beach-va--094ba25d-73ae-443c-8b93-becf43431e5c

## About the Role

Candidate must possess the ability to work independently or as part of a team to apply electrical and electronic theories to develop, refurbish, and verify solutions for existing and novel systems. In addition to developing, documenting, and recommending solutions or improvements for technical engineering problems, responsibilities will consist of but are not limited to, * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

 * Application of complex and technical professional disciplines requiring a four-year degree and the applied use of related concepts, practices, and methods
 * Intermediate level of proficiency to work on assignments of standard difficulty
 * Analytical, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
 * Must meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Desired Skills

 * Experience with the Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) Increment E/F system, Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP) family of systems, or other Navy Shipboard Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) system
 * Familiarity with Windows (IOT, SHB, 10, 7) and Linux (REDHAT 6.x and greater or CentOS 6.x and greater) operating systems
 * Familiarity with MATLAB or Python for computational analysis
 * CompTIA Security+ certification
 * Experience with Confluence pages (I.e., JIRA) for task tracking is desired but not required
 * Operation within Agile environment

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL
Travel Requirements

 * 10% travel, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CentOS, CompTIA Security+, Data Analysis, Documentation, Electricity, Government, Hardware Administration, Hardware Development, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, MATLAB, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Operating Systems, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Documentation, Purchasing/Procurement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Scientific Research, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Signal Intelligence (SIGINT), Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Systems Scalability, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Top Secret Clearance, Willing to Travel

## Description

* Assisting in engineering analysis and developing hardware solution Rough Order of Magnitudes (ROMs), Build Order Materials (BOMs), Engineering Changes (ECs), Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and supporting documentation for new capabilities
 * Designing system level drawings/interconnects to support TDPs and ECs
 * Coordinating with government customers in the development of Engineering Change Recommendations (ECRs)
 * Contributing towards developing AOAs (Analysis of Alternatives) which ultimately lead to hardware solutions to support system sustainment
 * Identifying form-fit-function (FFF) replacements and engineering solutions for obsolete and non-procurable components
 * Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical requirements on new systems development, including power, control, RF, and timing
 * Work closely with CAD designers and drafters on the team to document and record design changes
 * Performing a variety of analyses of technical engineering data
 * Interpreting the data, verifying product documentation, designs, layouts, or drawings for adequacy and reliability


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