Systems Engineer

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking an experienced systems engineer to provide engineering support to a DoD weapon acquisition program. The successful candidate will manage Systems Engineering Technical Reviews throughout the acquisition cycle, keep multi-disciplinary teams aligned, accelerate decision-making, and directly impact the success of mission-critical systems. As part of the technical backbone of a diverse project team, the successful candidate will help guide requirements, steer risk, and ensure flawless delivery from concept through fleet fielding.

What you will be doing: 

• Facilitate working groups, integrated product teams, and program review meetings.
• Communicate technical information clearly to government, contractor, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage action item tracking, risk mitigation, and schedule integrity throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Participate in all areas of program development by partnering with experts in mechanics, software, test, and certification to tackle the toughest engineering challenges.
• Contribute to requirements management, testing, qualification, certification, and fielding to the fleet.
• Implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and maintain system models
• Work primarily on-site at Sonalysts’ headquarters or designated government facilities to stay closely aligned with project teams.

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance*
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, systems, electrical, computer, etc.) 
• 5-10 years of experience in systems engineering

Strongly Desired Experience/Qualifications: 

• Active Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET security clearance* 
• Experience with model-based systems engineering
• Experience providing systems engineering support to a DoDacquisition program
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and resolve complex technical issues
• Strong analytical, problemsolving, and communication skills

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to provide important support to the DoD and to expand your work portfolio to support various projects across the company.
• Opportunity to grow your skillset and pursue project leadership.
• Salary ranges between $85,000-$150,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria.  
• Becoming an integral part of an innovative employee-owned company which includes:
• Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments and vacations, parent-teacher conferences, children’s activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on time.
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Sales Bonus Program
• Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan
• Health Care Reimbursement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Professional Development (e.g. Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program, and Targeted Skills Program)
• Relocation Assistance

*Maintaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.