Principal Systems Engineer

Join ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD's most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.

ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package-including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. Learn more at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/

Your Mission

As a Systems Engineer, your mission is to lead the planning, development, integration, and technical oversight of complex systems throughout their lifecycle. You will translate user needs into system requirements, guide design and architecture decisions, ensure compliance with standards, and maintain the technical integrity of all system components. Your work will directly enable mission success by delivering reliable, efficient, and secure systems.

You Will Excel in This Role If:

• You have a deep understanding of system requirements, architecture, and design principles (DoDAF, SOA, etc.)
• You are skilled at risk management, trade studies, and alternative solution development
• You can provide technical leadership across hardware and software interfaces
• You are experienced in leading cross-functional teams, integrated product teams, and stakeholder engagements
• You thrive in an environment requiring thorough documentation, verification planning, and lifecycle management

A Day in the Life Of:

• Analyzing user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications
• Leading design, development, and integration activities across multiple disciplines.
• Developing system architecture, design documentation, and interface control documents.
• Allocating functional requirements to hardware, software, personnel, and facilities.
• Participating in design reviews, CCB meetings, and program reviews to resolve cross-discipline issues.
• Conducting risk assessments, quantitative analyses, and trade studies to optimize system performance.
• Maintaining and updating system baselines and configuration documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Communicating technical considerations and recommendations to government stakeholders, contractors, and executives.

Must Haves:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• 20+ years of systems engineering experience on complex programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (or 5 additional years of SE experience in lieu of degree).
• Proven experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts.
• Expertise in system requirements management, architecture, design, integration, and verification.
• Ability to produce and review high-quality technical documentation.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to interface with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions and operational/technical/system services views.
• Experience with JCIDS documentation and certification/accreditation processes.
• Expertise in alternative system concept development, lifecycle cost analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with modeling, simulation, and prototyping for risk reduction.
• Knowledge of current and evolving national and international engineering standards.

ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.

Our Core Values-Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability-guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.

If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at [email protected]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.