System Engineer, Level 3

What You Will Do:

As a Systems Engineer, you will support all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, with a focus on system architecture design, integration, and documentation. You will work closely with a small, mission-focused team and regularly interact with users, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams to design, modify, and sustain complex systems. This role requires a strong technical foundation, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies in support of mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture design through integration, testing, and sustainment.
• Design and modify system architectures and produce required documentation and drawing packages.
• Integrate hardware and software components to ensure systems meet functional and performance requirements.
• Develop system diagrams, network drawings, and architecture documentation using Visio or similar tools.
• Work in both Windows and Linux environments to support system operations and integration efforts.
• Perform basic system administration tasks in support of development, test, and operational environments.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, users, and customers to support mission needs and system enhancements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong systems engineering experience, including the development of technical documentation and system artifacts.
• Hands-on experience with hardware and software integration.
• Experience working in both Windows and Linux operating environments.
• Proficiency with Visio or other diagramming and drawing applications.
• Basic system administration experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and mission requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Cisco and Juniper networking devices.
• Experience or exposure to Ansible and scripting languages for automation and configuration management.
• Experience supporting mission-critical or operational environments.

Education and Experience:One of the following combinations is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus six (6) years of systems engineering experience; or
• High School Diploma or GED, plus ten (10) years of general systems engineering experience across any process area; or
• Master’s degree in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience; or
• PhD in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of systems engineering experience.

Qualified engineering fields include, but are not limited to: Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management. Comparable or closely related engineering degrees will be considered.

Related disciplines include, but are not limited to: Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics. Comparable or closely related degrees will be considered.
 Clearance Requirement:

• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Why Choose Independent Software:

At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We’ve built a company around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive.

When you join us, you will:

• Support critical national security missions that matter
• Be part of a close-knit, emplo