About Careertakes

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Role overview

Confidential client is hiring an Entry‑Level Verification & Validation (V&V) Systems Engineer to support a high‑visibility U.S. Navy weapon system program. This role is ideal for a systems‑minded engineer who excels in multidisciplinary teams, communicates clearly, and supports requirements verification, traceability, and compliance reporting.

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What You’ll Do

• Support refinement of the program’s verification strategy and approach
• Conduct verification activities using system requirements and verification methods
• Produce design compliance reports and technical data packages
• Assist in development and maintenance of the Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrix (RVTM)
• Perform data analysis to support verification and validation of system requirements
• Conduct impact and traceability assessments and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, white papers, and briefings
• Participate in IPTs, working groups, and communities of practice
• Attend customer staff meetings and support technical reviews in the Systems Engineering Verification process

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Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree in a related engineering discipline
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; proven ability to work on cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required U.S. security clearance (as the role supports DoD programs)

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Preferred qualifications

• Up to 4 years of relevant, related work experience
• Experience defining a verification process for a new program
• Prior experience working in a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) environment
• INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification

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Compensation & benefits

• Full‑time salary range: $79,365 – $134,921 (USD, annual)
• Benefits for regular employees working 20+ hours/week typically include:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings accounts and a 401(k) savings plan
  • Disability and life/accident insurance
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and applicable state/federal sick leave
  • Employee assistance programs, legal plans, and employee discounts
  • Recognition programs and potential position‑specific incentives

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Location & employment type

• Location: Derwood, MD (onsite / program support as required)
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Travel: Up to 10% as required

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About the employer

This position is being recruited via Careertakes for a confidential client operating in the engineering sector supporting defense and aerospace systems. The confidential client values curiosity, collaboration, and technical rigor while delivering mission‑critical solutions.

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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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