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# Systems Engineer III

- **Company:** Think Tank, LLC
- **Location:** Silver Spring, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/0412a24a-ab70-466e-881c-80b61559c7ae/systems-engineer-iii

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering management, or a related technical discipline
 * 6+ years of experience applying an organization-wide engineering discipline across strategic planning, requirements analysis, systems design, engineering, integration, test and evaluation, construction, and program implementation.
 * Demonstrated experience supporting complex aeronautical, marine, mechanical, electrical, civil, or systems engineering projects.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to work independently on complex engineering tasks.
 * Effective communication skills in a multidisciplinary, operational environment.

## Description

The Systems Engineer III will provide advanced engineering and systems engineering support to the NOAA by applying disciplined engineering processes to the planning, design, integration, and life-cycle support of complex marine, aviation, and associated mission systems. This position supports the development and implementation of engineering solutions that ensure NOAA platforms meet operational, safety, regulatory, and performance requirements. The Systems Engineer III will operate as a subject matter expert within one or more engineering disciplines and support systems engineering activities across the full system life cycle., * Perform systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, systems design, integration, and test and evaluation.

 * Apply engineering expertise to the design and analysis of civil, mechanical, electrical, marine, or aeronautical systems and equipment.
 * Support concept development, feasibility studies, and technical trade-off analyses.
 * Assist with system integration, verification and validation, and risk mitigation activities.
 * Provide engineering support for acquisition, construction, modification, and life-cycle sustainment efforts.
 * Support technical coordination, documentation, and compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards.