SD Solutions · 2 weeks ago
Subject Matter Expert - Systems Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expSD Solutions LLC is seeking a Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert to provide support for investment decisions and major systems acquisition program management processes. The role involves applying advanced systems engineering principles, leading requirements development, and overseeing system integration while engaging with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Developer PlatformProfessional ServicesRecruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply advanced systems engineering principles to support design, development, integration, and lifecycle management of complex systems
Ensure alignment with industry standards, government regulations, and SOW specifications
Lead requirements elicitation, decomposition, and traceability activities
Validate system requirements against operational needs and performance objectives
Develop and review system architectures, interface definitions, and technical specifications
Provide recommendations for system improvements and optimization
Oversee system integration planning and execution
Support verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with functional and performance requirements
Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies
Conduct trade studies and impact analyses for design decisions
Participate in technical reviews, briefings, and working groups with government and contractor teams
Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations
Advise on sustainment strategies, configuration management, and system upgrades
Ensure systems engineering processes are applied throughout the project lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Background check, US citizenship, and a CAC are requirements for this position
Systems Engineering Expertise: Apply advanced systems engineering principles to support design, development, integration, and lifecycle management of complex systems
Ensure alignment with industry standards, government regulations, and SOW specifications
Requirements Development Analysis: Lead requirements elicitation, decomposition, and traceability activities
Validate system requirements against operational needs and performance objectives
Architecture Design Support: Develop and review system architectures, interface definitions, and technical specifications
Provide recommendations for system improvements and optimization
Integration Verification: Oversee system integration planning and execution
Support verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with functional and performance requirements
Risk Management: Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies
Conduct trade studies and impact analyses for design decisions
Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in technical reviews, briefings, and working groups with government and contractor teams
Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations
Lifecycle Support: Advise on sustainment strategies, configuration management, and system upgrades
Ensure systems engineering processes are applied throughout the project lifecycle
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in systems engineering for complex projects
Experience with federal acquisition programs and compliance requirements
Minimum 5 years of experience on ACAT 1 acquisitions programs as defined by the Major Systems Acquisition Manual (MSAM) highly desirable
Experience with ship acquisition programs highly desirable
Expertise in systems engineering standards (e.g., INCOSE, ISO/IEC 15288)
Proficiency in modeling tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo, MATLAB)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
Strong documentation and presentation capabilities
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
INCOSE CSEP or ESEP preferred
PMP or equivalent a plus
Company
SD Solutions
Our turnkey staffing services include providing professional developers, development teams and research and development centers
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mariam Mariamidze
People Partner
Mariam Mgeladze
People Partner
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