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Senior Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA

**Type:** Contract

**Category:** Engineer

**Industry:** Government

**Reference ID:** JN -092025-103616

**Date Posted:** 09/09/2025

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/06kILo

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Description:

This project provides the full range of systems design, analysis, integration, verification, and validation activities in support of a strategic Cybersecurity-driven portfolio of projects. This includes a wide variety of solutions dealing with Encryption, Production, Cryptographic Key Management, Communications Security, both strategic and tactical. The selected candidate will provide systems engineering expertise in the following areas: requirements analysis and management; system architecture and design; development and integration; data flow analysis; network design and implementation; test/verification and validation; and documentation for the system. Increasing involvement with Model Based Systems Engineering should be expected. The selected candidate will be responsible for collaborating with internal technical professionals on a day-to-day basis, and with the User Community and POCs from customer organizations as necessary.

_This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

Responsibilities:

Lead system engineering, hardware, and software analysis to support of the customers Cybersecurity-driven project portfolio.

Define and apply systems engineering processes to develop systems that meet customer requirements.

Define, evolve and maintain cutting edge Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.

Manage requirements, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation for subsequent use by the development and test teams.

Define and develop System Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using systems engineering methodologies.

Participate and lead discussions at customer meetings, working groups, and technical interchange meetings associated with the work performed in this project.

Required to research, design, write, and review a wide range of technical documentation that will include but not be limited to: technical manuals, design specification documents, interface requirements specification, system user guides, reference manuals, installation guides, and data sheets that may be required to assist with the design, integration, testing, and fielding of the system; will provide project briefing materials upon request.

Experience Requirements:

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with operating systems, such as Linux and UNIX.

• Experience with CAMEO.

• Scripting skills with knowledge of programming languages, such as Perl, Ruby, and Python.

• Good knowledge of networking protocols, such as TCP, IP, and OSI models.

• Experience with UAF, DoDAF, MoDAF, NAF (or similar)

DoD 8570 approved security certification (i.e., Security +) (Will be required 90 days after hire).

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field and at least 10+ years of related experience or a Masters or Doctorate and at least 8+ years of relevant experience.

Additional experience may be substituted for a Degree.

• Position requires US citizenship and an active Secret DoD security clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of system engineering experience.

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) (or equivalent)

• Demonstrated experience in requirements decomposition.

• Well-versed in the concepts of the Systems Engineering V

• Experience that demonstrates ability to analyze risks and uncertainties and ability to navigate projects through established processes.

• Understanding complex system development methods.

• Experience with technical documentation development.

• Knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected]._

_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

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