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# Research Engineer: Systems Engineering and Software Development

- **Company:** George Mason University
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Performance Tuning, Software Construction, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, Windchill, Information Technology, Software Coding
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18127603?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18127603%2FResearch-Engineer-Systems-Engineering-Software-Development-Virginia-Fairfax

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
 * Experience building software applications with a focus on Systems Engineering tools;
 * Proficiency in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and/or computer science (or equivalent experience);
 * Proficiency in mathematical algorithms and coding;
 * Must possess the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team; and
 * Must have U.S. citizenship due to the nature of sponsor funding., * Master's degree in related technical field;
 * Previous work experience with vehicle systems, knowledge of military systems, and experience with SysML, MATLAB, Python, ROS2, Issac SIM, WindChill, and/or Omniverse;
 * Experience with performance optimization, system sensitivity, and trade-off analysis; and
 * Experience with ontologies and mathematical algorithms.

## Description

The C5I Center at Mason is the nation's first and only civilian university-based center offering a comprehensive academic and research program in Military/National Security applications of information technology and cyber security. The Center's mission is to perform advanced research in defense, intelligence, and security-related applications in IT and Cyber Security, bridging cultural gaps and aligning requirements between government, industry, and academia. It serves as a multi-disciplinary hub connecting faculty and researchers wanting to work on areas related to the Center's mission and be widely recognized as a premier source of knowledge and innovation to military and civilian authorities.

About the Position:

The primary purpose of the position performs systems engineering activities to support digital engineering and digital transformation activities with Model-based Systems Engineering.
*Please note, this is not a 100% remote/virtual position, but is telework friendly. Depending upon your department/office, you may have the ability to telework 1-3 days per week., * Part of a multidisciplinary team developing a next generation Digital Engineering prototype system. Develops and integrates operational ontologies, mathematical algorithms, dynamic and control algorithms, and advanced systems engineering approaches in support of digital engineering and digital transformation;

 * Collaboratively completes project tasks; formulates system design, develops and integrates code, tests, and documents system implementation/software code;
 * Refines technical requirements, develops prototypes, and performs system level analysis;
 * Works within a small team of developers and engineers to design and implement deployable code. Assists in the packaging and delivery of systems engineering and software products to clients; and
 * Performs other duties as assigned.


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