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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** S.C.C.I. INC
- **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/44337175-757b-41ae-b081-c642962558c9

## About the Role

* Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline
 * Understanding of systems engineering and a desire to work across engineering disciplines for the design and development of a system
 * Capability to understand and convey complex technical concepts in a logical and straightforward manner
 * Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing range/field environment
 * Discipline and drive to work independently and interface professionally with other government agencies, contractors, military personnel
 * Collaboration skills to work with others to meet established goals and program schedules
 * Effective communication skills to convey concepts and insights both verbally and in writing

Preferred Skills and Experience:

 * Active Secret Security Clearance
 * Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and applications (including Cameo Systems Modeler)

## Description

SCCI is currently seeking a Junior Systems Engineer (SE) to join our team! This position is expected to apply robust systems engineering processes, working closely with the customer and end-users to develop requirements and to participate in building the systems associated with a tactical fire control system. In this position you will interface with other engineering functional areas (i.e. Software Engineering, Test, Configuration Management, Training, and Safety) and technical personnel from various external organizations to clarify program intent, identify problems, suggest changes, and develop and document final solutions. The role will also be responsible for participating at Design Reviews, the Systems Engineering Working Group and weekly Integrated Products Teams (IPTs) and Working Groups (WGs), and supporting Product Review Panels (PRPs) and Product Certification Panels (PCPs). This position is located in Dahlgren, VA., * Develop requirements for weapon systems integrated with air, land and sea platforms

 * Execute systems engineering best practices for requirements definition & decomposition, design and implementation of customer and end-user requirements
 * Assess operational performance criteria and provide input for improving performance
 * Develop and communicate system plans, progress and performance results both orally and in writing
 * Develop Model Based Systems Engineering models for assigned project and contribute to the BMS MBSE Community of Practice
 * Develop solutions for SW and HW centric projects including concepts and requirements


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