Systems Engineer
US$125,000 – US$135,000 / yr base salary
Posted 23 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Systems Engineer III”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- III
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$125,000 – US$135,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Information Systems Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering
Study levelMaster's
About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1871 Job Title: SystemsEngineer III Location: Mclean, VA | Virginia Beach, VA Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Job Description
Agile Defense is seeking a Systems Engineer III with deep technical expertise in Navy Combat Systems and Electronic Warfare who can lead complex engineering efforts from requirements analysis through full lifecycle execution. The ideal candidate will bring advanced systems engineering skills, hands-on experience with Navy training systems, and the ability to evaluate architectures, guide design decisions, and support high‑visibility test and training events. - Demonstrated experience providing requirements to Trouble Reports (TR) and/or Change Requests (CR) written against failed requirements
- Demonstrated experience reviewing architectures, component functional allocation and flows, interfaces, system processing and performance for Combat Systems or Electronic Warfare Navy systems
- Demonstrated experience evaluating design options and recommend solutions to identified Combat Systems or Electronic Warfare Navy systems problems
- Demonstrated experience providing subject matter Combat Systems or Naval Electronic Warfare expertise to develop test plans, test specifications, test reports, and other planning documents
- Demonstrated experience developing procedures to test functional-level and system-level requirements of the Combat System or Electronic Warfare Training software
- Demonstrated experience managing DoD software projects from cradle to grave
- Demonstrated knowledge of IEEE and other industry standards/best practices
- Demonstrated experience in Combat System or Electronic Warfare design, core technologies and Combat System or Electronic Warfare training execution
- Demonstrated experience with DosaD navy training systems and training tool development
- Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
- Computer Architecture
- Red Hat Linux
- Virtualization Technologies such as: