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Systems Engineer
SYSTEMS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS, INC.Arlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 1 Apr 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
Advance your career with a high-impact Systems Engineer role at a reputable company offering competitive compensation and flexible hybrid work. You'll thrive here if you're a mid-senior level professional seeking to develop your skills on complex national security challenges within a collaborative and mission-focused team. Apply now to join a growing organization known for its innovation and commitment to its people.
Quick Overview
Salary
$95k - $165k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Systems Engineer | Arlington, VA, United States | Hybrid
We're hiring on behalf of a well-established defense contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering impactful technical solutions to complex national security challenges. This employer is known for its continuous innovation for government clients worldwide and fostering a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment.
The Role
• Prepare for and conduct design and technical reviews.
• Interface with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure production and sustainment design considerations are integrated.
• Review and assess multiple design approaches while addressing program risk, cost, and schedule constraints.
• Lead the development of discrete-event simulations to inform processing capabilities and requirements.
• Lead the development of descriptive system models for SLCM-N Shore Operations using the Cameo tool with OOSEM methodology.
• Mentor junior engineers on Systems Engineering and Major Capability Acquisition Lifecycles.
What You'll Need
• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional systems engineering experience on DoD strategic or weapons systems programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TOP SECRET clearance.
• Experience with defense acquisition programs is highly desirable.
What's On Offer
• Competitive salary range of $95,000 - $165,000/year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and more.
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical defense programs.
• Collaborative and fast-paced team environment.
Apply via Haystack today!
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