S&T Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Company Overview Avantus Federal, a NewSpring Holdings Company, is a mission-focused data, cyber and space services and solutions company. As a mid-market powerhouse with an intentional blend of elite talent, infrastructure and speed to impact, Avantus leads with technical and domain expertise for its Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security and Federal Civilian customers. Helping to solve some of the toughest national security problems and government missions, Avantus'' offerings enable services at scale, including: cyber technologies and operations, data and software solutions, digital engineering and integration, intelligence analysis and operations, transformation and advisory services and more. Position Overview We are looking for a S&T Systems Engineer to support our Government Client in Reston, VA. Responsibilities * Support development, integration, and demonstration activities for sensitive technical operations capabilities and special access programs from earliest concept development, system definition, and architecture design through system development and demonstration of sensitive technical operations capabilities supporting technical operations. * Provide support to a Rapid Integration Cell. * Provide technical expertise for requirements to identify customers'' critical intelligence needs, essential elements of information, and technical collection gaps. * Support analysis of alternatives (AoA) through research to inform Government investment decisions for rapid development of sensitive technical collection capabilities. * Provide technical expertise for concept of operations (CONOPS) to guide system functional designs * Prepare status and program management documents such as integrated master plans, integrated master schedules, and work breakdown structures * Prepare system engineering and test documentation including system requirements documents, systems engineering plans, system engineering configuration baselines, configuration management documents, test plans, and test reports * Provide focused prototype technical expertise to support time-sensitive, high-priority intelligence requirements * Provide technical expertise for applying algorithms and scrips to execute within existing COTS/GOTS software suites * Provide sensor system technical expertise, signal processing, and troubleshooting support to field demonstrations * Provide technical expertise and product evaluation support, both onsite and in the field, including command and control of prototypes, ground truth collections, and data/signal processing to verify and characterize system performance * Liaise with other government agencies to leverage and partner with other IC developments and capabilities. Required Qualifications * 5+ years of experience in special communications, systems engineering, development, testing * Understanding of DoD and Intelligence community special communications requirements * Master''s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering or technology field with 5-10+ years technical/development experience * Current TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly, or ability to obtain poly prior to start date AvantusClearedJob * Successful Completion of Pre-Employment Background Investigation required * The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements under Executive Order 14042 are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption Preferred Qualifications * Current TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly Company EEO Statement Avantus Federal is an equal opportunity workplace and a Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) federal contractor. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by requesting an accommodations application. Avantus encourages members of historically underrepresented communities to apply and hires individuals solely based on their qualifications for the role. We strongly commit to embracing diversity and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.

Created: 2025-11-15