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# System Engineer

- **Company:** Semper Valens Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_12782f912

## About the Role

* Level II- BS degree and 5 years of experience.
 * Level III- BS degree and 10 years of experience.
 * Level IV- MS or MA degree and 15 years of experience.
 * Minimum of a Secret Clearance required.

## Description

* Serves as System Engineer on assigned PEO Soldier programs, with duties as identified below.
 * Manages systems engineering activities including requirements analyses, functional analyses, design solutions formulation, systems analysis and control, and generation and maintenance of systems architecture products.
 * Applies system engineering principles and procedures to translate quantified needs/requirements into system performance parameters and the identification of system/item configuration.
 * Formulates and issues systems engineering documents, processes, procedures and milestones.
 * Requires a thorough knowledge of the Systems Engineering Management Process and Implementation, as applied to the Department of Army/DOD Acquisition process throughout all life cycle phases; knowledge of DOD policies on Systems Engineering, Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) and IPT Management; and ability to coordinate and negotiate design and engineering activities with other related programs and organizations.
 * Provides expert and authoritative advice affecting critical programs and technologies.
 * Serves as subject matter expert for all technical aspects of assigned program.
 * Performs top level design, development, integration, testing, installation, and troubleshooting.
 * Translates military operational and mission requirements into practical system concepts and performance specifications.
 * Develops and maintains technical documentation such as specifications, engineering drawings, system interface requirements, and engineering changes.
 * Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the project engineer and/or technical expert on assigned programs.
 * Evaluates design efforts to ensure integration of all the engineering disciplines and adequacy of the analyses performed, bringing in additional technical expertise as needed.
 * Reviews test plans, procedures, and reports for technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as all failure reports.
 * Reviews and evaluates system performance against specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
 * Initiates engineering change proposals and waivers/deviations as required and conduct physical and functional configuration audits.
 * Reviews program management documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of technical content.


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