System Engineer
Description
Join the Mission at Cyber B.A.T.
At Cyber B.A.T., we believe in one simple idea: Take care of those that take care of you.
We’re a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering engineering, cybersecurity, software, systems, and mission-focused consulting solutions to government customers and industry partners. We combine the impact and innovation of a growing company with the culture and flexibility of a close-knit team.
When you join Cyber B.A.T., you’re not just taking a job, you’re helping solve meaningful challenges alongside people who value collaboration, technical excellence, and having fun while doing it.
Why People Love Working Here
- Employee ownership opportunities — every employee has equity in our success
- Annual company retreats (yes… actual destinations)
- 5 weeks PTO + flexible work environment
- Employer-paid medical and dental for employees and dependents
- Up to 10% 401(k)/profit sharing contribution (no match required)
- Monthly happy hours and team events
- Referral bonuses
- Opportunity to make visible impact without getting lost in a giant organization
Position Overview
Cyber B.A.T. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership for the architecture, engineering, integration, and lifecycle management of complex hardware and software systems supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) missions. This position leads systems engineering activities from concept development through deployment and sustainment, ensuring mission requirements are translated into scalable, secure, and interoperable technical solutions.
What You'll Do
- Lead systems engineering efforts throughout the system development lifecycle, from requirements analysis through deployment, operations, and sustainment
- Develop, analyze, and manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure solutions align with mission objectives and enterprise architectures
- Design and develop system architectures using Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and other applicable architectural frameworks
- Develop system engineering documentation, including:
- System Engineering Plans (SEPs)
- Initial Capability Documents (ICDs)
- Requirements Specifications
- Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
- Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
- Translate stakeholder needs into functional, technical, hardware, software, facility, and personnel requirements
- Develop and maintain system baselines while managing configuration changes throughout the system lifecycle
- Lead interface definition, interface control, and integration activities across multiple engineering disciplines
- Participate in and provide technical leadership for Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews
- Develop alternative system architectures, design concepts, and engineering solutions that balance lifecycle cost, performance, risk, scalability, and maintainability
- Perform functional decomposition, requirements allocation, and end-to-end systems engineering analyses
- Develop verification and validation strategies, test plans, evaluation criteria, and traceability matrices to ensure compliance with system requirements
- Conduct end-to-end system integration planning and coordinate integration activities across hardware, software, and network engineering teams
- Perform engineering trade studies, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), modeling, simulation, and prototyping activities to support technical decision-making
- Conduct quantitative analyses of system performance, including reliability, maintainability, survivability, vulnerability, producibility, and lifecycle sustainability
- Develop operational concepts, mission threads, and timeline analyses to evaluate system interactions and mission effectiveness
- Manage technical risks by identifying, assessing, tracking, and mitigating program risks throughout the system lifecycle
- Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) data and other program metrics to monitor technical performance and project execution
- Support Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation and acquisition planning activities
- Support DoD Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes and system security engineering efforts
- Develop Information Assurance (IA) requirements addressing confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, authorization, accountability, cryptography, key management, and access control
- Ensure engineering products comply with applicable Government, industry, and international standards
- Recommend emerging technologies, engineering methodologies, and integration strategies to improve system performance, interoperability, and lifecycle management
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to multidisciplinary engineering teams while ensuring engineering deliverables meet customer requirements, technical standards, and program objectives
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related engineering discipline
- Minimum of 20 years of systems engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission requirements
- Five (5) additional years of directly related Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree
- Demonstrated experience planning, leading, and executing large-scale Systems Engineering efforts
- Extensive experience managing system requirements, requirements decomposition, functional allocation, and requirements traceability
- Experience developing system architectures using DoDAF, SOA, or comparable enterprise architecture frameworks
- Experience producing and reviewing System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and other engineering documentation
- Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), design reviews, and technical reviews
- Experience developing and managing interface definitions and complex system integrations across hardware and software environments
- Experience conducting verification and validation planning, system testing, and requirements compliance assessments
- Experience performing engineering trade studies, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), modeling, simulation, and systems analysis
- Experience supporting Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) documentation and DoD acquisition processes
- Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF), Certification and Accreditation (C&A), and Information Assurance (IA) activities
- Knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle methodologies, configuration management, and technical baseline management
- Experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor technical performance and program execution
- Strong understanding of system reliability, maintainability, survivability, security, scalability, and lifecycle engineering principles
- Excellent leadership, technical communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams
Bonus Points If You:
- Love solving difficult technical challenges
- Enjoy collaborating and sharing knowledge
- Like working where your voice actually matters
- Appreciate a culture that celebrates wins and supports growth
Interested? We'd love to connect.
Apply today and learn why Cyber B.A.T. continues to attract people who want meaningful work, strong culture, and a team that genuinely supports one another.
Disclaimers
Cyber B.A.T. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Compensation for this position, including all compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.
If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us via email at [email protected] for assistance.
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