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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Systems Engineer - **Company:** Bcubed Engineering - **Location:** New Baltimore, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Satcom, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Devsecops - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18198887?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18198887%2FStaff-Systems-Engineer-Virginia-Warrenton ## About the Role * Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world. * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. * 6+ years experience in systems engineering for complex software or missioncritical systems. * Experience leading system definition, architecture development, and technical baseline assessments. * Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements development, interface definition, verification/validation, and configuration management. * Handson experience preparing and executing major technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR). Familiarity with SATCOM architectures, mission operations, and tasking workflows. * Excellent communication skills, including the ability to engage with customers, present technical material, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. * Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (current SSBI) - required. WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS: * Master's degree in engineering or a related field * Active TS/SCI security clearance with current Counter-Intelligence (CI) Polygraph * Experience working with Agile software development teams and modern DevSecOps environments. * Relevant DoD 8570/8140 Cybersecurity Certification, e.g. CompTIA Security+ ## Description BCubed Engineering, an Auria company, is looking to hire a Staff Systems Engineer for our Stoic Warrior program. This position is hybrid with up to four days per week on site. The Staff Systems Engineer will be to lead all System Engineering activities for the project. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO: * Lead systems engineering activities to define and document missionfocused software systems. * Collaborate with stakeholders to refine mission needs, operational scenarios, and system performance objectives. * Translate mission needs and operational constraints into system requirements and functional architectures. * Develop system architectures, interface definitions, data flows, and technical models to support design and decisionmaking. * Prepare and deliver System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR) packages. * Work closely with software development teams to ensure system-level requirements are implemented accurately and efficiently. * Identify system risks and dependencies; drive coordinated mitigation actions. * Support system integration, testing, and verification while engaging with customers to ensure mission readiness and validated performance. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate capabilities into the system architecture, considering both technical and operational aspects, and align delivery plans with project milestones., * Unrivaled 401(k) Benefits: BCubed Engineering automatically contributes an additional 25% of your base salary into your 401(k) monthly-with no matching or vesting requirements whatsoever. * Continuous Growth & Education Support: Level up your skills with our comprehensive Educational Assistance Program, funded conference attendance, and full access to Udemy learning platforms. * Dynamic Career Mobility: Chart your own path across our three defined career ladders: Engineering, Leadership, or Program Management. Your journey isn't limited to a single track; we actively help you align your personal interests with our evolving business needs. Health & Peace of Mind * Subsidized Premium Healthcare: Choose from three robust health plans, including an HSA option. To lower your healthcare costs, BCubed Engineering directly subsidizes your health, dental, and vision insurance premiums based on your salary level. * Medical Reimbursements: Utilize your tax-advantaged IBA funds to cover out-of-pocket medical reimbursements directly. * Fully Covered Insurance: Breathe easy with company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) provided at zero cost to you. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## 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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)