Systems Engineer
Ignite Digital
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.
We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives.
Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.
Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.
Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
- Education stipends and referral bonuses
- Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
- Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
- Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
- Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth
Ignite Digital is seeking a highly experienced Lead Systems Engineer to support a US Navy / US Marine Corps program office within the National Capital Region. This onsite role is responsible for leading system design, integration, testing, documentation, configuration management, and technical oversight for complex naval and Marine Corps systems. The Lead Systems Engineer will coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering tasks, ensure performance compliance, and guide junior engineering staff while supporting mission-critical programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate system development activities including system design, systems integration, and formal verification/validation testing.
- Oversee all transitions from development to production, ensuring readiness and compliance with established requirements.
- Develop, refine, and complete system specifications, including technical, engineering, logistical, and functional requirements.
- Create, maintain, and update all programmatic and technical documentation to support effective planning, execution, and sustainment.
- Manage and maintain system configuration baselines, ensuring traceability, version control, and alignment with evolving program requirements.
- Validate that system hardware and software components are compatible, interoperable, and capable of meeting required performance metrics.
- Supervise, mentor, and provide daily direction to junior Systems Engineers, ensuring quality, efficiency, and professional growth.
- Engage with government counterparts to support technical discussions, requirement clarifications, risk assessments, and overall system engineering processes.
Required Experience:
- Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field.
- In lieu of a Master’s degree; Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 15 years of relevant experience; Or High School Diploma with at least 18 years of relevant systems engineering experience.
- At least 10 years of practical systems engineering experience, including work across the system lifecycle design, development, integration, test, fielding, and sustainment.
- Active DoW Secret Clearance.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering efforts within DoW, Navy, or Marine Corps environments.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently onsite at a government facility and adapt to evolving operational requirements.
Salary: $170k+ to align with education and experience.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.
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Benefits
- paid time off
About this role
Ignite Digital is looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to work onsite in Washington, DC on a US Navy and Marine Corps program. This is a contract role that requires hands-on leadership across the full system lifecycle—from design and integration through testing, fielding, and sustainment. You'll coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams, manage configuration baselines and technical documentation, oversee development-to-production transitions, and mentor junior engineers while engaging directly with government stakeholders on mission-critical systems.
The position demands at least 10 years of systems engineering experience, preferably within DoD environments. You'll need either a Master's degree in Engineering or a related field, a Bachelor's with 15 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with 18 years of systems engineering background. An active DoD Secret clearance is required, and you must be able to work independently at a government facility and adapt to changing operational needs. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for working across government and contractor teams.
Ignite Digital offers competitive compensation starting at $170k and up based on qualifications, along with PTO, education stipends, referral bonuses, and a culture emphasizing professional growth and community engagement. This role is suited for an experienced systems engineer ready to take on leadership responsibilities within the federal government contracting space.
Typical pay for this role
$140,000
Typical range: $100,000 to $140,000
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