Skilled in technical trade-off analysis and system-level requirements development
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Responsibilities
Apply systems engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle
Lead development and delivery across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas
Analyze technical alternatives and recommend designs
Oversee coordination of engineering teams and contractors
Lead technical discussions with clients and stakeholders
Mentor junior engineers on technical standards and best practices
Contribute to trade studies and system readiness assessments
Benefits
Customized medical coverage for you and your family
Health Savings Account (HSA) with year-to-year rollover
Comprehensive dental and vision insurance
401(k) with an 8% employer contribution, fully vested on day one
Generous paid vacation and 11 paid holidays
Paid maternity leave and sick/safe leave
Annual technology stipend and training allowance
Profit-sharing program
Full Job Description
Systems Engineer 6 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Clearance Required: TS/SCI with polygraph Position Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
Navius Technologies is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer 6 to support high-impact missions and complex system development efforts in a classified environment. This position applies advanced systems engineering expertise to all phases of the system lifecycle-from concept through retirement-ensuring alignment with ISO/IEC 15288 standards and mission objectives.
As a senior member of the engineering team, you will take a lead role in guiding technical design, managing process development, and mentoring other engineers while interacting with stakeholders and senior government officials.
Key Responsibilities
Apply systems engineering principles across all lifecycle phases: concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement
Lead and support the development and delivery of work products across all ISO/IEC 15288 process areas
Analyze and evaluate technical alternatives and develop design recommendations
Provide oversight and coordination of engineering teams and contractors
Participate in and lead technical discussions with government customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Supervise and mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on technical standards and best practices
Assist in performing and improving systems engineering activities across:
Technical Process Areas (e.g., requirements analysis, architecture design, integration, verification)
Project Process Areas (e.g., planning, risk management, configuration control)
Enterprise and Agreement Process Areas (e.g., acquisition, infrastructure management)
Contribute to trade studies, evaluations, and system readiness assessments
Identify, communicate, and resolve technical risks and issues
Minimum 20 years of systems engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
Demonstrated experience with ISO/IEC 15288 processes and lifecycle support
Strong understanding of technical trade-off analysis, system-level requirements development, and integration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (required)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) programs
Familiarity with Agile/DevSecOps environments and model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Prior experience leading technical teams and customer-facing engineering efforts
Benefits at Navius Technologies At Navius, we invest in our people. Our benefits are designed to support your health, financial well-being, time off, and professional growth so you can thrive both on and off the job.
Health & Wellness
Flexible, customized medical coverage for you and your family
Health Savings Account (HSA) with tax advantages and year-to-year rollover
Dental and vision insurance for comprehensive careFinancial Security
Competitive salaries that reflect your skills and market value
401(k) with 8% employer contribution - fully vested on day one
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD & LTD) coverage
Work-Life Balance
Generous paid vacation
11 paid holidays
Sick and safe leave
Paid maternity leave
Perks & Development
Annual technology stipend
Training and development allowance
Annual profit-sharing program
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