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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Engineer - **Company:** MITRE Corporation - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $162,400.0 - $203,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Computer Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), High Performance Computing, Software Verification, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9093148/principal-systems-engineer ## About the Role * Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Management, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience. * Experience developing systems engineering artifacts such as RVTMs, CONOPS, SE-CONOPS, functional requirements, non-functional requirements, verification criteria, or traceability matrices. * Experience supporting system performance evaluation, test planning, verification and validation, integration, transition, or deployment activities. * Working knowledge of high performance computing concepts and the ability to describe how HPC capabilities can be applied to mission or operational needs. * Experience using Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Excel to manage tasks, document technical work, track requirements, or communicate project status. * Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to produce polished technical documentation and brief technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Must have an active Top Secret/SCI w/Polygraph U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance. * This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site, * Experience supporting FFRDC or government activities across the systems engineering lifecycle. * Experience developing test and evaluation plans, performance measures, measures of effectiveness or performance, acceptance criteria, and deployment readiness recommendations. * Familiarity with HPC environments, advanced computing, data-intensive workflows, AI/ML or modeling and simulation workloads, storage and compute tradeoffs, or mission technology transition. * Experience working in classified national security or intelligence environments. * History of building trusted relationships with demanding customers or leaders. * Excellent interpersonal skills, judgment, discretion, and tact. * Active TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph. ## Description * Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts including Requirements Verification Traceability Matrices (RVTMs), Systems Engineering Concepts of Operations (SE-CONOPS), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), functional requirements, non-functional requirements, and supporting technical documentation. * Define verification approaches and maintain traceability from requirements to test methods, evaluation evidence, acceptance criteria, and deployment decisions. * Plan and support system performance evaluation activities, including identifying measures, test environments, data needs, risks, readiness criteria, and deployment considerations. * Apply working knowledge of HPC capabilities to help sponsors evaluate how HPC resources, workflows, and enabling infrastructure can be used to support mission needs. * Coordinate with MITRE, sponsor, acquisition, engineering, test, and operational stakeholders; use Jira, Confluence, and Excel to track work, document decisions, and communicate status. * Prepare clear written products and briefings that communicate analysis, progress, risks, alternatives, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)