System Engineer, Level 3

What you will be doing!

As a Systems Engineer, you will apply systems engineering principles across the full system lifecycle—from concept and development through deployment, sustainment, and retirement. You will engage with government stakeholders, program personnel, and senior leadership to address technical considerations, resolve issues, and ensure the integrity and quality of all systems engineering work products. Your responsibilities will span multiple ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, supporting both technical and project-level processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Apply systems engineering activities in alignment with ISO/IEC 15288 across Technical, Project, Enterprise, and Agreement Process Areas.
Analyze user requirements to derive system design and performance specifications.
Support the development, integration, verification, validation, deployment, and transition of system components.
Evaluate and recommend technical solutions and alternatives for system design.
Prepare and deliver high-quality engineering documentation, including system architecture, requirements, test plans, and lifecycle artifacts.
Engage with stakeholders to define, track, and validate requirements.
Lead or contribute to risk management, configuration management, and decision management activities.
Develop and manage system-level metrics, support information and lifecycle model management, and ensure quality assurance across work products.

Education and Experience:

Candidates must meet one of the following:

Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline (see below) and 6 years of systems engineering experience, OR
Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline and 4 years of systems engineering experience, OR
Ph.D. in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline and 4 years of systems engineering experience, OR
High school diploma or GED and 10 years of general systems engineering experience in any process area.

Qualified Engineering Fields Include:

Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management.

Related Disciplines Include:

Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics.

Desired Experience:

Experience developing or delivering work products in one or more ISO/IEC 15288 Technical Process Areas (e.g., Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Integration, Verification)
Familiarity with Enterprise or Agreement Process Areas such as Acquisition, Supply, Quality Management, and Human Resource Management.
Ability to independently analyze system components and recommend design alternatives.
Hands-on involvement in Project Process Areas (e.g., Planning, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Decision Management).
Proven ability to support the full systems engineering lifecycle and deliver compliant, technically sound solutions.

Clearance Requirement:

Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

Life at Independent Software

Entrepreneurs who are serious about giving their idea the best chance of success turn to Independent Software. Our product development and acceleration services allow startups to build a solid foundation during the early, risky phase of company formation. Through our A100 Software Developer Apprenticeship Program, we develop emerging local talent and connect these A100 Certified Developers with growing, innovative Partner Companies building their teams. Our A100 for Entrepreneurs program provides a revolutionary product development platform to early stage companies looking to reduce risk and maximize the return on their development budget. Venture Partner Companies accelerate their product and their team through a managed service that provides them with Apprentice teams and expert guidance on topics like Customer Development and Agile. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. During the software development process, we take an idea from blank page to beta. Clients become a part of our team even as they maintain control and ownership of what we build together. Working with us is also a gateway to other resources like startup founders, supporters, mentors, investors, and talent.

Thrive Here & What We Value- Independent Software fosters a collaborative work environment where teamwork and open communication are highly valued.- The company prioritizes employee wellbeing with benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.- Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V.- Emphasis on teamwork and adaptability in a dynamic environment.- Focus on customer communication and relationship building.- Commitment to providing high-quality IT services to clients at all times.- Support for ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.- Independent Software values its employees, offering growth and development opportunities.- The company encourages continuous learning through training programs and mentorship.- Prioritizes worklife balance with flexible schedules and telework options when possible.