2026 Senior Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer (Senior Level) – Stafford, VA (This is not a remote position) Seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with a strong background in technical support to Command and Control acquisition programs, for our customer in Stafford, VA. Duties include: - Develop and/or revise appropriate level acquisition engineering documentation (e.g. Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), Information Support Plan (ISP)) - Develop reports, briefs, and documentation related to programs in the portfolio - Conduct technical assessment and evaluation of Prime Contractor deliverables, architectures, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) - Drawings review and coordination for all ECPs and vendor development programs - Validation and readiness assessment of all program documentation required to submit ECPs for approval. - Support Engineering Team in development of ECPs and tracking of all ECPs from development to closure. - Develop Performance Specifications, Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM), and assist with the development of product and component level specifications - Support development of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Information (RFIs) - Develop Technical Review Action Plans, and participate in all aspects of Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) process - Develop ECPs and participate at Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) - Manage development and assist with the development of test strategies, procedures, and plans - Assist in the planning, execution, and reporting of test events and operational evaluations - Support systems safety efforts and develop the Programmatic Environmental Safety and Occupational Health Evaluation (PESHE) and any other required documentation to support the appropriate safety releases - Provide input to support cybersecurity efforts, monitor IA vulnerability alerts, and ensure appropriate security actions are taken - Participate in technical and management IPTs Qualifications: - Master's in Systems Engineering or other technical/scientific discipline, and 10+ years of experience or equivalent deep expertise in the domain - USMC or other DoD systems maintenance or operational experience with Air and/or Ground Combat operations systems desired. - Experience with SETRs and documentation is required - Experience in developing acquisition documentation to support programs in achieving required milestones/events is required - Ability to effectively work independently and as part of an integrated team of Government and non-Government players is required - Experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers is required. - Network Design or Network certifications a plus (CompTIA Network+, CCNA, CCNP) - DAWIA Engineering & Technical Management Practitioner certification or equivalent training in the Systems Engineering field (e.g. INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional) is strongly desired - Must be detail-oriented and have excellent verbal communication skills - Excellent MS Office and Visio skills are required - A proactive, self-starter with a history of demonstrating initiative - Active DoD Secret Clearance Salary range: $120,000.00-$140,000.00 Join a Top Workplace! Alexandria Insights, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), was recently named one of The Washington Post’s Top 250 Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. Metro area—ranking #3 out of 98 in the midsize company category! We are dedicated to helping our customers solve meaningful problems through the effective and efficient use of technology. If you're self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and hard-working, and you're looking to join a growing small company with big opportunities, we encourage you to apply. Submit your resume today and take the next step in your career with one of the region’s top-ranked employers. Alexandria Insights is an EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, mari…