About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As a Systems Engineer on the Strategic Weapons Control team you will contribute to the design, integration, testing, and sustainment of specialized systems used in mission-critical environments. You will work on cross-functional teams to translate requirements into testable system designs, support verification activities, and help maintain secure, dependable computing environments.

• Support system design, integration, verification, and sustainment activities
• Develop and maintain test documentation, execute tests, and report results
• Work with Linux hosts and virtual machine environments to deploy and validate systems
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and test engineering teammates to resolve technical issues
• Contribute to process improvements and apply automation/AI where appropriate to increase efficiency

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field
• Eligible for a Department of Defense Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Comfortable working full-time on-site

Preferred (will make you more competitive):

• Practical experience with Linux and virtual machine technologies
• Familiarity with systems engineering practices and INCOSE principles
• Degree or coursework in Computer Engineering, Software Development, or Hardware/Software Integration
• Experience creating test plans, executing tests, and documenting results

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Preferred Skills & Experience

• Hands-on Linux administration and VM setup/troubleshooting
• Understanding of systems engineering concepts, standards, and lifecycle processes
• Ability to read and create technical documentation, test procedures, and reports
• Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary engineering teams
• Interest in applying AI/automation for continuous improvement

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What Sets You Apart

• Clear understanding of systems engineering fundamentals and technical standards
• Creative problem-solver who can manage priorities and adapt quickly
• Strong communicator and team player who values collaborative success
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

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Our Commitment & Benefits

Careertakes’ confidential client offers a career-oriented environment with benefits designed to support you:

• Structured learning and development opportunities and research-focused work
• Flexible schedules (9/80 schedule option: every other Friday off, if desired)
• Competitive benefits including healthcare, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, wellness programs, and employee resource groups
• Supportive teams and clear paths for career growth

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Workplace & Clearance

This role is fully on-site and requires U.S. citizenship due to the nature of the work. Candidates will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation; a Department of Defense Secret clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable period after hire.

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Salary

Combined Salary Range: USD $77,843.00 - USD $86,358.00 / Yr.

This range reflects typical pay for this role based on experience and location. Actual pay will be determined by the confidential client and may vary.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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