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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer - **Company:** Solvarus LLC - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Office, Rhapsody, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g860gb ## About the Role + Requires 10 to 12 years with BS/BA or 8 to 10 years with MS/MA or 5 to 7 years with PhD. + TS/SCI with Poly. + Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) customer or Department of Defense (DoD). + Knowledge of Ground systems and overall space and ground architecture. + Awareness of mission technical capabilities and system performance analysis and assessment. + Experience with Mission Planning, Control or Processing functions in support of space and ground architecture. + Experience identifying user & enterprise needs/requirements and gap identification, analysis, and assessment. + Experience in requirements engineering, CONOPS development, verification, test, and system integration to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering in support of customer's missions. + Proven adaptability and experience with daily interaction on-site with the government customers. + Proven adaptability and experience with daily interaction on-site with the government customers. + Knowledge of Ground or Space systems. + Experience with Indications & Warning (I&W) systems. + Experience with DOORs requirements database management/repository. + Experience in Rhapsody and SysML applications, Confluence, Jira. + A passion for learning, helping others, sharing team knowledge, and contributing value to the mission in any way possible. Desired Skills: + Experience with large acquisition systems engineering efforts, methods, and processes. + Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. + Good oral and written communication skills; MS Office proficient. + Good business acumen: ability to relate professionally inside the work environment. + Organized and flexible. ## Description This component of the Space Program provides Enterprise Systems Engineering and Integration capabilities to a national intelligence acquisition and operations organization. The program supports full lifecycle acquisition across all mission domains of a complex national systems architecture. Duties include: + Provide system end-to-end closure of requirements baseline for Space Indications and Warning (I&W) programs and related activities. + Follow readiness processes for Integration and Closure (I&C). + Coordinate with all stakeholders across the enterprise including action tracking and follow-up. + Provide support to system integration of new initiatives for expanded mission capabilities. + Assess requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), architecture products, system schedules, and risks. + Be the Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) 'trusted agent' for the customer in presenting the assessments to the customer and providing recommendations for way ahead to fulfill the mission. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) - [Flexibility is Key: Unlocking the Advantages of Versatile Software Solutions for Strategic Innovatio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1943-flexibility-is-key-unlocking-the-advantages-of-versatile-software-solutions-for-strategic-innovatio) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)