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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Core4ce LLC
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Interoperability, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8934556/systems-engineer

## About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support the technical planning, integration, and validation of complex systems across their entire lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting rigorous systems engineering analyses-from initial concept development through design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and eventual disposal. This role requires a strong understanding of hardware and software integration, requirements analysis, and the ability to translate customer needs into viable, cost-effective system solutions., * Active TS-SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI poly

 * Experience in performing technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation activities.
 * Experience analyzing system performance, cost, risk, supportability, and operational effectiveness.
 * Understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept through disposal.
 * Experience conducting functional analysis, requirements allocation, timeline analysis, and interface definition.
 * Ability to translate customer requirements into detailed hardware and software specifications.
 * Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
 * Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively.
 * Degree in Computer Sciences, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, or related disciplines.
 * MA/MS degree with 13+ years of relevant experience, OR
 * BA/BS degree with 15+ years of relevant experience in a discipline aligned with the position's responsibilities.

## Description

* Perform comprehensive technical planning and analysis to support total system development.
 * Conduct systems engineering activities at all lifecycle stages, including concept development, design, fabrication, testing, deployment, operations, maintenance, and end-of-life disposal.
 * Lead or support system integration efforts to ensure seamless functionality across hardware and software components.
 * Conduct verification and validation activities to confirm system performance, requirements compliance, and operational effectiveness.
 * Perform cost, schedule, risk, and supportability analyses to inform system design and program decisions.
 * Convert customer and product requirements into practical, technically sound system solutions that balance performance, cost, and schedule constraints.
 * Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, and requirements allocation to ensure clear definition and traceability of system requirements.
 * Develop interface definitions and specifications to support system interoperability across components and subsystems.
 * Execute detailed trade studies and technical evaluations to inform design decisions and optimize system performance.
 * Support modeling, simulation, and analytical assessments as needed to evaluate design alternatives and system-level impacts.

 * This position is designed to be flexible, with responsibilities evolving to meet business needs and enable individual growth.


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