System Engineer

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