systems engineer

Prescient Edge
Washington, DC, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Network Operating System (NOS) Intelligence Analysis Software Engineering Web Applications Computer Equipment

Job description

  • A Systems Engineer, also known as lead systems analyst, a network engineer who can also program, or a software engineer who can also manage networks, is an IT professional who oversees the creation of hybrid software, web and hardware products from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance.
  • These products are often sophisticated systems that run on the web.
  • The systems engineer is responsible for integrating various network operating systems, application programs and hardware devices.
  • Duties of a systems engineer typically include managing the development cycle associated with producing resilient software, hardware and web applications, including: specification, design, coding, testing and maintenance.
  • Systems engineering is like putting together a puzzle, matching varied pieces together to make one cohesive whole.
  • Systems engineers are concerned with the ā€œbig pictureā€ of a project in addition to technical aspects and must consider details like cost, schedules and social issues that may be associated with a project.

Requirements

  • 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering., * Master’s level degree in an Engineering discipline.

Benefits & conditions

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone’s success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

  • A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
  • A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
  • Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
  • A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

About the company

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.

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