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Tetra Tech · 4 weeks ago

Systems/Project Engineer, Program, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)/ Analytical and Enterprise Support Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (PATAE IDIQ), Courthouse, Virginia

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. The Systems/Project Engineer will provide technical leadership and hands-on engineering support for complex developmental and operational weapon system programs, ensuring successful transition of capabilities into operations.

ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and execute systems engineering activities: requirements derivation, functional analysis, architecture development, interface definition, and system integration

Develop technical approaches, engineering work products, system specifications, and integration plans to support task‑order objectives

Support and/or lead test & evaluation planning and execution; develop test plans, coordinate T&E events, analyze results, and produce test reports and recommendations

Provide daily supervision and technical direction to engineering teams or workgroups, assigning tasks, reviewing work, and ensuring quality of deliverables

Apply systems engineering processes and tools (MBSE, configuration management, trade studies, modeling & simulation) to inform design decisions and risk mitigation

Integrate cybersecurity, information assurance, and interoperability requirements into system design and documentation in coordination with Technical Security Specialists

Manage technical interfaces with stakeholders (Government CORs, OEMs, integrators) to resolve engineering issues and coordinate deliverable acceptance

Support agile program execution where applicable: sprint planning, backlog management, iterative development, and continuous integration/verification

Produce technical reports, briefings, system documentation (SSP, ICDs, CONOPS), and maintain records in Government repositories

Qualification

Systems engineeringRequirements analysisTest & evaluationAgile methodologiesModeling & simulationTechnical supervisionCybersecurity integrationDoD engineering standardsProfessional certificationsCommunication skillsLeadership experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical/mechanical/computer engineering, computer science, or related technical discipline. Master's Degree in relevant field

Minimum seven (7) years of experience in systems engineering for complex defense systems, including requirements, integration, and T&E support

Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or workgroups and providing daily technical supervision

Hands‑on experience with systems engineering tools and methods (modeling & simulation, MBSE, CM, trade studies) and producing engineering artifacts (ICDs, I&T plans, test plans)

Familiarity with DoD engineering standards, T&E processes, and lifecycle management; ability to translate requirements into verifiable testable criteria

Strong written and oral communications skills for technical reports and briefings to Government stakeholders

Experience applying Agile methodologies to engineering programs

Eligible for or holding required security clearance as specified in task orders