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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer Level 5 - **Company:** Propertyvalue Quantum Research International, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Network Interface Controllers, Data-Flow Analysis, Information Management, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, DODAF - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0493017a-66ad-4ba2-8729-cbcb49e7ca70 ## About the Role * TS/SCI with full scope polygraph. * A High School Diploma or GED plus nineteen (19) years of general systems engineering experience. + OR * A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience. + OR * A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience., * A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience, * Strong written and verbal skills to support documentation and customer interface. * Must be very detail oriented. * Must have exceptional customer relationship skills * #LI- Onsite #LI- JL1 ## Description * Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management, as well as end-to-end flow analysis. The ideal candidate will be interested in executing legacy- to cloud-based transitions in a team environment. * Apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems life-cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. * Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. * Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. * Responsible for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288. * Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal; Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement. * Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management. * Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply. * This position shall advise and assist the Customer Program/Project Managers in planning and executing systems engineering activities by following appropriate acquisition policies, processes, and practices. The individual shall ensure accuracy, completeness, and applicability of all inputs/advice and shall provide assistance in: * Facilitating Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) to ensure effective collaboration. * Providing testing support. * Technical and acquisition system engineering and technical assistance support. * Drafting system engineering and architecture diagrams., * At least 10 years of demonstrated experience performing tasks related to one or more of the following areas: + Contributes to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents + Manages system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture. + Assists with the allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components. + Coordinates the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination. + Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations. + Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of multiple work products in Project and Technical Process Areas associated with the ISO/IEC 15288 + Develop and deliver a work product in any of the ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas. + Independently analyze and recommend alternatives for elements of project's technical design. + Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products of either the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas. + Assist in developing a new or innovative approach to a technical or engineering issue. Assist in conducting an evaluation to determine its suitability for project implementation. + Analyze and propose appropriate engineering standards and processes for a project. + Supervise or coordinate the work of other contractor engineers or technicians on a project. + Lead contractor systems engineering activities for a project to include supervising the work of the project engineering staff and technicians. + Approve delivery of work products of multiple Processes Areas defined in the ISO/IEC 15288. + Independently make decisions regarding engineering issues and methodology for a project. + Brief stakeholders and present the status on all technical aspects of their project ## Related Videos - [How GitHub secures open source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1450-how-github-secures-open-source) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) - [Building Systems that Last](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1389-building-systems-that-last) - [Quantum DevOps - Enabling Industrial Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100282-quantum-devops-enabling-industrial-engineering) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)