Expert Systems Engineer – TS/SCI FSP
Department: Government Customer – Herndon
Location: Herndon, VA
ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE WITH FULL SCOPE POLY REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
Position OverviewProvide senior-level Systems Engineering and SETA support to complex Government mission and acquisition efforts. Support the development, integration, and transition of advanced cyber and mobile technology capabilities into mission-ready systems. Lead requirements development, systems analysis, risk management, and technical advisory activities to ensure mission success, compliance, and effective use of resources.
This role places heavy emphasis on Cyber Engineering, particularly in mobile technologies, mobile networks, handsets, and mobile operating systems.
ResponsibilitiesProvide expert-level Systems Engineering and SETA advisory support across the system lifecycle
Develop or support the development of well-documented, actionable, measurable, testable, and traceable system requirements defined to a level sufficient for system design
Support the decomposition and allocation of system requirements to subsystem and component levels while maintaining end-to-end traceability
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to Government leadership and mission stakeholders on system architecture, requirements, and technical strategy
Lead and support project planning activities to transition research and development concepts into mission-ready operational capabilities
Apply critical thinking to analyze programs and projects to identify technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges
Perform risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, and tracking throughout the lifecycle
Develop and brief Concept of Operations (CONOPS), system diagrams, and technical documentation using industry best practices
Support the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) and associated technical and requirements documentation for current and future mission efforts
Evaluate vendor design documentation and technical solutions to ensure compliance with Government requirements
Collaborate with Government test teams to design and execute ad hoc test cases to fully characterize system and capability performance
Conduct independent technical assessments and provide recommendations to improve system functionality and mission effectiveness
Perform technology foraging and scouting, assessing emerging cyber and mobile technologies and recommending mission-aligned solutions
Prepare and brief technical status, risks, and recommendations to senior Government leadership
(Minimum qualifications plus the following)
Demonstrated experience in Cyber Engineering with a strong focus on:
Mobile device ecosystems
Mobile networks and protocols
Mobile handsets and embedded platforms
Mobile operating systems (e.g., Android, iOS, or custom/embedded OS)
Demonstrated experience working with Government operational and targeting elements to identify opportunities enabling technical operations, including access, exfiltration, collection, and covert action
Demonstrated experience supporting testing and evaluation efforts to fully characterize developed capabilities
Demonstrated experience evaluating emerging technologies and integrating them into operational environments
Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant Systems Engineering experience, or equivalent technical experience supporting IC or DoD environments
Demonstrated experience supporting complex Government mission systems from concept through operational deployment
Strong background in requirements engineering, systems analysis, and technical documentation
Experience working in classified environments with mission-critical systems
TENICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant Systems Engineering experience, or equivalent technical experience supporting IC or DoD environments
- Experience supporting complex Government mission systems from concept through operational deployment
- Strong background in requirements engineering, systems analysis, and technical documentation
- Experience working in classified environments with mission-critical systems
- Cyber Engineering experience focused on mobile device ecosystems, mobile networks and protocols, mobile handsets, embedded platforms, and mobile operating systems
- Experience working with Government operational and targeting elements on technical operations involving access, exfiltration, collection, and covert action
- Experience supporting testing and evaluation efforts to characterize developed capabilities
- Experience evaluating emerging technologies and integrating them into operational environments
- Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph
What We Do
TENICA Global Solutions is a veteran-owned small business and a leading provider of national security, national defense, and cybersecurity solutions. The company delivers a wide range of information technology and consulting services to government and commercial organizations worldwide, specializing in intelligence and defense-related services to achieve meaningful and measurable results.
