
Systems Engineer - Requirements & RVTM
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About the role
Overview/ Job Responsibilities:
Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.
Entarian is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer - Requirements & RVTM who is responsible for designing, integrating, and managing complex systems throughout their life-cycle. This role ensures that all technical components work cohesively to meet operational, functional, and performance requirements. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with experience in system architecture, requirements development, system verification, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Analyze and translate stakeholder needs into detailed system requirements and specifications
Develop system architectures, interface definitions, and integration plans
Build, maintain, and manage the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM) to ensure complete and accurate requirement coverage
Establish verification methods and link requirements to test procedures, analyses, demonstrations, and inspections
Ensure traceability from system requirements to design, implementation, and testing artifacts
Perform system modeling, simulations, and trade studies to evaluate design alternatives
Support system integration, testing, verification, and validation activities
Troubleshoot technical issues and identify root causes for system-level problems
Collaborate with engineering, program management, and external partners to ensure consistent technical execution
Prepare technical documentation including requirements baseline, system design documents, test plans, RVTM updates, and analysis reports
Ensure system compliance with applicable standards, policies, and security requirements
Provide technical input throughout the full system life-cycle, including concept development, implementation, upgrades, and sustainment
Salary range: $120,000.00 - $146,000.00
Minimum Qualifications:
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting complex defense, space, communications, information technology, intelligence, or mission operations programs.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Experience developing or maintaining RVMs/RVTMs or other formal requirements-traceability tools
Knowledge of systems engineering frameworks (INCOSE, MBSE, DoDAF, SysML)
Strong understanding of system requirements, interface management, and configuration control
Experience with system integration, testing, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with model-based systems engineering tools (e.g., Cameo, Enterprise Architect)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present technical briefings to senior government leadership.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power-Point, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, mission partner engagements, technical reviews, and operational activities.
About Us:
Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.
Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: careers@entarian.com
Compensation
This Systems Engineer role pays $120k-$146k/yr. Within typical range for systems engineer roles in United States.
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