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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Systems, Inc
- **Location:** Port Hueneme, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Systems Engineering, Linux System Administration, Microsoft PowerPoint, Simulation Software, Systems Integration, Windows Desktop, Software Verification, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88645298/1

## About the Role

SPA's Operations Research and C5ISR Analysis (ORCA) Group develops and employs simulation system products in support of operations, experimentation, and the acquisition analysis process. ORCA analysts and engineers apply Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles and use commercial and proprietary modeling and simulation tools to evaluate warfighting effectiveness and provide recommendations for investments to solve real-world problems. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team., * Active Secret clearance required; all required access must be active before starting.

 * Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and three (3) years of systems engineering experience, consistent with the recommended Junior / Mid Level Systems Engineer labor category.
 * Ability to follow and execute technical procedures in a lab, shipboard, or simulated technical environment.
 * Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with technical teams, Government personnel, and program stakeholders.
 * Ability and willingness to travel for planned and emergent field support, including shipboard or waterfront support as required.

Desired Qualifications:

 * Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments.
 * Familiarity with Tomahawk systems or related Navy combat system environments.
 * Prior Navy, shipboard, ISEA, combat systems, lab testing, software verification, systems engineering, or technical documentation experience.
 * Experience creating or revising technical manuals, procedures, installation guides, test procedures, training materials, or release-related documentation.
 * Experience supporting software installation, lab verification, test-case execution, or system integration activities.
 * Experience participating in weekly status meetings or providing technical status updates.
 * Ability to support lab, waterfront, SWEF, and shipboard work environments as required.

## Description

* Develop, maintain, revise, and update technical documents using Microsoft Word, ensuring content reflects recommended changes, master document baselines, source materials, and applicable Government direction.
 * Evaluate source materials and assess downstream impacts to existing technical documents, procedures, manuals, training documentation, installation guides, test procedures, and related technical products.
 * Review technical documents for accuracy, readability, formatting, consistency, and compliance; provide detailed technical editing feedback and recommendations.
 * Execute and validate step-by-step technical procedures in a physical or simulated lab environment, including Surface Warfare Engineering Facility (SWEF) and shipboard tasking, to confirm procedural accuracy and technical usability.
 * Install, configure, and maintain software in a computer laboratory environment; conduct software testing and verify system integration in accordance with provided instructions and program direction.
 * Investigate and document software, hardware, and integration anomalies and prepare technical reports, test results, and engineering recommendations.
 * Support weekly branch/project meetings by providing clear status updates and supporting PowerPoint-based technical or schedule updates as required.
 * Provide planned and emergent field support, including shipboard or waterfront support, to help resolve system anomalies, support modernization efforts, and maintain fleet readiness.
 * Travel CONUS/OCONUS as required, with trips potentially lasting up to approximately two to four weeks, including shipboard installation or ISEA support events.
 * Ensure assigned work complies with applicable Government direction, documentation requirements, security requirements, program schedules, and ISEA objectives.