Junior Systems Engineer
VTG
Junior Systems Engineer
VTG
Defense and intelligence services provider
We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to support systems engineering, requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, and technical documentation for mission-critical government programs.
The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of systems engineering principles, demonstrated experience working with Linux environments, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and maintain reliable, secure, and scalable systems.
Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team supporting national security initiatives.
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Analyze user requirements, Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and high-level system architectures to develop and refine system requirements.
Support the development, analysis, and management of system-level and derived requirements.
Assist in translating operational needs into functional, technical, and performance requirements.
Contribute to system design and development activities to ensure alignment with established requirements and architecture.
Support requirements allocation across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel components.
Assist with evaluating alternative technical approaches and conducting feasibility assessments.
Ensure system requirements support compatibility with established architectures, including Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), where applicable.
Develop, review, and maintain systems engineering documentation, including:
Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs)
System Requirements Specifications (SRS)
Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs)
Interface Control Documents
System Architecture and Design Documentation
System Integration and Test Plans
Support configuration management activities and maintain accurate technical documentation.
Assist with tracking and resolving action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews.
Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure technical changes and system requirements are properly documented.
Support continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, standards, and documentation practices.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
No prior professional systems engineering experience is required.
Demonstrated experience working with Linux operating systems.
Foundational understanding of systems engineering concepts, including requirements analysis, system design, integration, and testing.
Ability to analyze technical requirements and contribute to systems engineering documentation.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams and government stakeholders.
Candidates must possess both of the following:
Active IAT Level II certification compliant with applicable DoD 8570 requirements, such as CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent qualifying certification.
Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $120K - $140K annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
1) What VTG does: VTG provides defense and intelligence services with a focus on force modernization, digital transformation, aerospace and naval engineering, and cyber capabilities across a unified enterprise. 2) How its products work: It builds end-to-end capabilities by integrating specialized firms and services (engineering, IT, cyber, logistics) through acquisitions to deliver modernization and transformation for defense and intelligence customers. 3) How it differs from competitors: It operates as a single, cohesive organization after consolidating disparate units and growing through targeted acquisitions to expand its expertise in intelligence, cyber, and defense modernization rather than offering fragmented offerings. 4) What its goal is: To expand its footprint in the intelligence community and cyber domain while continuing defense modernization for government customers, supported by strategic growth and acquisitions.
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