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Principal Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

VertuComSterling, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 18, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Principle Systems Engineer role at VertuCom offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering to drive impactful projects within a collaborative team environment, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model. If you're a seasoned engineer with strong technical abilities, project management experience, and a passion for innovative solutions, you'll thrive here. Apply today to join a reputable company and advance your career!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
On Site
Location
Sterling, VA, United States
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description

Principal Systems Engineer

  • Sterling, VA All Qualified candidates will be responded to in 24 hours or less Active TS/SCI is a must This effort is on-Site in Sterling, VA Employment type: Full Time W-2 or Contract Rate: open to Negotiation Benefits: including Health, Dental Vision, PTO, Holidays, 401K,etc...

Principle Systems Engineer o Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles, including system modeling with Cameo, or equivalent tools. o Familiarity with Digital Engineering practices and tool chains to enhance design, integration, and test workflows. o Experience with high level programming languages (e.g.

Python). o Demonstrated engineering technical abilities and project management experience. o Experience collaborating with internal and external customers in a team environment (Government, Military, SETA, and Contractor). o Active and transferable TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 8+ years of prior engineering experience.

Pluses o Experience with systems installation, integration, and test activities. o Proficiency in relevant programming languages (Python, C++, etc). o Experience with Request for Change (RFC) impact reviews and assessment processes. o Experience with customer NSIS requirements and rapid delivery methods. o Evidence of strong customer relationships and stakeholder engagement. o Experience working across contract and location boundaries o Proficiency with Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, and collaborative engineering tools. communication.

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