Systems Enginer at TSTC (Washington, DC)
TSTC· Washington, DC· $140k–$160k·
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Job description
Who Are We?
TSTC is an award-winning, Woman Owned, HUBZone certified Small Business providing services to federal intelligence, law enforcement, civilian and defense agencies. Built upon our Total Service - Total Commitment® cornerstone, TSTC takes pride in our commitment to delivering excellence. Total Service - Total Commitment® is our commitment to our employees, to our teams, and to our clients.
What We're Looking For:
TSTC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, integration, and sustainment of complex C4ISR and information warfare systems. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to guide multidisciplinary engineering teams. Experience working with geospatial systems is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead systems engineering activities across the full development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, test, deployment, and sustainment.
- Develop, analyze, and maintain system architectures, interface specifications, and technical documentation for enterprise-level systems.
- Perform requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification planning in accordance with DoD and Navy systems engineering practices.
- Coordinate with software, hardware, cybersecurity, data, and program management teams to ensure cohesive technical solutions.
- Lead system performance assessments, trade studies, and risk management activities.
- Guide configuration management and engineering change processes.
- Prepare high‑quality technical reports, engineering plans, and briefings for both technical and executive‑level audiences.
- Support field tests, demonstrations, and operational assessments, including geospatial data workflows and mission applications.
TSTC is looking for candidates for this Key Personnel position that meet or exceed the stated requirements; are excited to join our team and willing to sign a binding letter of commitment; and can start 2 to 3 weeks after notification of contract award.
Basic Requirements
- Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience, with demonstrated systems engineering leadership
- Experience with geospatial systems, geospatial data standards, or related mission applications
- Knowledge of requirements management tools, modeling approaches, and systems engineering methodologies
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Skilled in MS office Suite
- Works independently, proactively identifies, and completes task
- Excellent verbal and written skill
Security Clearance and Where You'll Work
- Applicants selected must be a U.S. Citizen and currently hold a Top Secret security clearance.
- This position is up to 90% CONUS & OCONUS travel!
Why work at TSTC
- Culture: Collaborative, supportive, and mission‑driven, with a focus on “Total Service – Total Commitment” extending to employees and communities.
- Work arrangements: Hybrid, on‑site, and remote positions available (varies by contract/location). Locations include Washington, DC, Arlington/Reston/Springfield/Ashburn VA, Annapolis Junction MD, Colorado Springs CO.
- Benefits: Competitive salaries, 401k with 3% match, annual and spot bonuses, flexible work arrangements, PTO plus holiday/wellness/birthday leave, medical/dental/vision, wellness programs, employee assistance program, training and development, performance reviews, tuition reimbursement.
- Veteran support: Virginia Values Veterans certified, award‑winning veteran training program, veteran employee resource group, and proactive veteran/military spouse recruiting.
- Growth: Clear advancement paths with training and upward mobility.