Sr Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Who We Are: ThinkTek LLC is a fast-growing Certified SBA 8(a) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. We specialize in providing management and technology consulting services to support the business and technology modernization efforts of the Federal Government. ThinkTek was formed with the specific purpose of providing its clients a tailored solution around Program & Project Management, Strategic Planning, Systems Engineering, and IT Operations.

Position Description: ThinkTek is seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to support enterprise-level initiatives across a dynamic defense organization. The ideal candidate will support cross-functional program execution, strategic integration activities, data-driven decision support, and stakeholder coordination to enable mission success. This role serves as the bridge between leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders ensuring alignment of strategy, engineering activities, communication, and delivery milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering Documentation & Configuration Management

• Develop, maintain , and update engineering-related documentation in accordance with established policies, standards, and guidelines.

• Maintain alignment with s ystems design and business objectives .

• Draft technical documents and provide expert input into required engineering deliverables.

Systems Engineering & Architecture

• Review, manage, and update systems and network engineering architectures to ensure infrastructure supports the solution throughout its lifecycle (fielding, operations, and maintenance).

• Ensure requirements traceability .

• Provide professional technical advice and recommendations regarding computing environments and engineering activities.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate and Support systems engineering technical meetings by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist in defining, developing, and maintaining engineering strategies, plans, and schedules.

• Facilitate coordination across engineering, operations, and program management teams.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify system risk s early and to lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) .

Required:

• Skills & Competencies:

• Must have experience in configuration management and technical baseline maintenance .

• Ability to provide subject matter expert (SME) input during working level meetings.

• Familiarity with Marine Corps , DoD business processes, policies, and/or IT systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) .

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills .

• Clearance:

• Minimum Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

• Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor 's degree ( in Computer Science, System's Engineering, Network Engineering, or related technical field ) .

• Experience: 8 + years of experience in systems or network engineering ideally supporting federal or defense programs , and 5+ years leading engineering teams or projects .

Desired:

• Personnel are also well-versed in DoD systems engineering policies and practices, including those outlined in the DoD 5000-series and applicable MCSC guidance.

• International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification

ThinkTek LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. ThinkTek offers medical, dental, and vision insurance to all full-time employees; PTO and a variety of other paid leave options are also available. You can read more about ThinkTek benefits at https://www.thinktekllc.com/careers/ .