Systems Engineer

Equilibrium Technologies - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Systems Engineer will play a crucial role in shaping the technical direction for various IT projects and groups within the organization. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating R&D programs, identifying suitable technologies, and implementing strategies that align with business objectives, ultimately driving innovation and efficiency within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate partnership R&D programs and identify best-fit technologies.
• Translate sponsor's desired mission outcomes into practical implementation strategies.
• Communicate technical details to non-technical senior leadership effectively.
• Collaborate with development teams and business units to implement enterprise reusable services.
• Lead engagements with technical and sponsor leadership to shape IT solutioning vision and strategy.
• Design, develop, and operate API-based services and manage their lifecycle.
• Analyze and integrate third-party COTS and GOTS technologies and solutions.
• Utilize project management methodologies such as Agile or Scrum for project execution.
• Implement process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing technologies, including AWS and Azure.
• Experience with software engineering, including design, development, and testing of software systems.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis and system integration.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and API Gateway design patterns.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Typescript.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in explaining technical details to non-technical audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, and VPNs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities