Lead Engineer, Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide high-level systems engineering expertise and counsel to project teams and functional/user area managers on systems of the most complex nature.
- Design, coordinate, and implement major computer systems and subsystems that span multiple functional lines.
- Oversee integration of new applications with existing systems, ensuring compatibility, efficiency, and minimal disruption.
- Confer with systems users to assess system utilization and identify modifications that will increase efficiency, facilitate integration, or reduce operating costs.
- Investigate emerging procedures, technologies, and systems to assess their relevance and potential operational impact.
- Provide consultative support to applications programmers, software engineers, systems analysts, and computer center operations staff.
- Participate in the development of systems analysis standards and strategic planning for complex system initiatives.
- Direct planning and scheduling of systems projects, ensuring alignment with operational priorities and technical requirements.
- Evaluate system requirements, coordinate work on various subsystems, and provide architectural guidance for engineering complex solutions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of directly related experience in all phases of systems engineering.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of engineering principles, methods, and techniques across various operating systems and platforms.
- Proven ability to work on multi-disciplinary projects requiring integration of multiple technical domains.
- Experience with the development and application of systems engineering best practices, including cross-functional systems planning and optimization.
Certifications:
- Not required, but knowledge of or certification in specific systems, technologies, or applications may be necessary depending on assignment.
Education:
- Master’s degree in an Information Technology (IT)-related field.
Clearance:
- Must possess an active Secret clearance at time of application.
We are seeking a Lead Engineer to join our team supporting Joint Service Provider (JSP) Engineering and Development for the Enterprise (ED-E) contract in Arlington, VA.
Tek Synap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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Additional Job InformationWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Location:
Arlington, VA - Type of environment:
Office - Noise level:
Medium - Work schedule:
Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. - Amount of Travel:
Less than 10%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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