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Core4ce · 7 hours ago

Systems Engineer (Senior)

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

13+ years exp

Core4ce is a team of innovators, self-starters, and critical thinkers—driven by a shared mission to strengthen national security and advance warfighting outcomes. They are seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support the technical planning, integration, and validation of complex systems across their entire lifecycle.

Information Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive technical planning and analysis to support total system development

Conduct systems engineering activities at all lifecycle stages, including concept development, design, fabrication, testing, deployment, operations, maintenance, and end-of-life disposal

Lead or support system integration efforts to ensure seamless functionality across hardware and software components

Conduct verification and validation activities to confirm system performance, requirements compliance, and operational effectiveness

Perform cost, schedule, risk, and supportability analyses to inform system design and program decisions

Convert customer and product requirements into practical, technically sound system solutions that balance performance, cost, and schedule constraints

Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, and requirements allocation to ensure clear definition and traceability of system requirements

Develop interface definitions and specifications to support system interoperability across components and subsystems

Execute detailed trade studies and technical evaluations to inform design decisions and optimize system performance

Support modeling, simulation, and analytical assessments as needed to evaluate design alternatives and system-level impacts

Qualification

Systems Engineering LifecycleTechnical PlanningSystem IntegrationRequirements AnalysisCommercial ImagingData AnalyticsStatistical Signal ProcessingTechnical DocumentationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI polygraph

Senior DoD/IC programmatic management experience with commercial imaging background

Experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from concept through disposal

Proven ability in technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation

Experience analyzing system performance, cost, risk, supportability, and operational effectiveness

Strong background in requirements analysis, allocation, interface definition, and timeline analysis

Ability to translate customer requirements into detailed hardware and software specifications

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting research to sponsors, academia, and industry

Willingness to travel to support meetings and imaging system field tests

MA/MS in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, or related field with 13+ years of relevant experience, or BA/BS with 15+ years of relevant experience aligned with position responsibilities

Preferred

Interest in expanding expertise in hyperspectral simulations, optical design, formulation chemistry, and orbital mechanics

Experience with commercial imaging and spectral analysis techniques, tools, and algorithms

Knowledge of data analytics, statistical signal processing, subpixel algorithms, atmospheric compensation, temperature emissivity separation, and radiative transfer theory

Familiarity with NITF structure, implementation, and compliance testing

Understanding of regulatory compliance and technical documentation processes