Senior Systems Engineer

Description

Job Title: Cross – Functional Systems Engineer

Job Location: Remote, with special considerations for candidates in the areas of Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, Edgewood, MD, Quantico VA, and Springfield VA.

• Job Type: Full time 40 hours
• Travel Requirement: Up to 25%
• Security Clearance: Active Secret Required

Job Description:

Sherpa 6 is seeking a motivated, upward mobile, Mid to Senior Cross-Functional Systems Engineer to join our team and play a key role in both proposal development and program execution. This role is for a for a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and can bridge the gap between engineering rigor, business development, and program execution.

In this role, you will work closely with the company Executive Leadership, Business Development, Solution Architects, and Program Execution Teams to ensure proposals and solutions fully address customer requirements. The job entails use of systems engineering processes and tools to manage contract scope creep, and program risk profiles. The Cross-Functional Systems Engineer will employ expert communication and cross-organizational coordination techniques, to drive successful balance among bid scope, program execution, and risk management to ensure appropriate program resource utilization, and successful outcomes for the business and our customers. 

This position requires a broad technical background in software-oriented systems engineering, hardware and software solutioning, software development using structured systems engineering principles and related activities, User Experience (UX), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and systems integration (e.g. with uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS)), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) tools, Cybersecurity certifications, and Tactical and Enterprise Networks. The position also requires an understanding of program management processes, tools, and metrics, as well as the ability to balance strategic objectives, program execution, and corporate priorities.

This position will require exceptional communication and coordination skills, and will start out with one or two key program initiatives, and grow in scope as individual capacity and program outcomes allow.  

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with BD and capture teams to shape technical approaches, win themes, and compliance matrices.
• Provide systems engineering leadership during bids and program execution, including: 

1.     Requirements management and traceability
2.     Operational View (OV) development
3.     Interface Control Document (ICD) development, control, and management
4.     Risk management, verification/validation, and configuration management

• Develop and maintain system architecture, design artifacts, and documentation to align with program needs.
• Act as a liaison between engineering teams, program management, and leadership to ensure clarity of technical direction and alignment with strategic goals.
• Support technical reviews, customer engagements, and design milestones to ensure solutions meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• BS in Engineering or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in software-oriented systems engineering, including design, integration, and sustainment of tactical software solutions.
• Familiarity with Army systems (Nett Warrior, Tactical Networks, ancillary systems integration, goggles, weapon sites, sensors, vehicles, power, data distribution, MDMP, sustainment, and training).
• Experience with network and data architecture design in tactical and enterprise environments.
• Mastery applying DoDAF/UAF to complex defense systems—building and maintaining operational (OV), system (SV), service (SvcV), and capability (CV) views; creating traceable architectures from CONOPS through requirements (e.g., DOORS/Jama) to MBSE models (SysML in Cameo/MagicDraw/CORE or similar tools); integrating with ICD/SAD artifacts; and aligning products to program milestones.
• Requirements and software program management and tools (Jira, Jama, Risk Registry, and related PMP processes).
• Experience coordinating with DoD or federal customers, preferably including Army and Air Force stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate user needs into technical solutions.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must pass a background check and drug screening

Preferred Experience:

• Software solutioning, design, development, program execution, and requirements management.
• Defense systems acquisition programs ACAT level II, and III.
• Defense program management and contracting (DIWIA PM or PMP certification applied to DoD programs.
• Experience with integrating AI/ML solutions into existing systems and the associated CI/CD pipeline management.
• Experience with CSfC certifications, the RMF process, and application on multiple programs. 
• Application of disciplined Systems Engineering processes on programs (INCOSE and CMMI certification).
• Human-Machine interface development, standardization, and integration on military systems.
• Familiarity with VMWare, Windows Server, Linux, and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with or certifications for CCNA, COMP TIA Security+, Network+, or similar certifications.

About Sherpa 6:

At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way.  

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:

Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.

Ada:

Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.
 

Eeo/Aa:

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.

Salary Range:

The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.

Salary Description $135,000 - $185,000