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The Systems Engineer will design, integrate, and validate technical infrastructure to support mission operations. They are responsible for hardware integration, system analysis, and producing technical documentation while coordinating with security and network teams.
Candidates must have experience in systems or hardware engineering and the ability to work in a secure, on-site environment. An active TS/SCI clearance is required to maintain access to the program.
Systems Engineer - Federal Customer (Chantilly, VA)
(on-site 5 days per week: TS/SCI required)
Job summary
The Systems Engineering professional supports Dell Mission Operations by designing, integrating, validating, and sustaining technical infrastructure required for mission operations. This role is responsible for systems analysis, hardware integration, power and environmental considerations, test support, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate brings engineering depth, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to translate requirements into resilient, supportable solutions.
Key responsibilities
· Support system design, requirements analysis, and technical solution development
· Integrate and validate hardware, infrastructure, and subsystem components
· Develop or execute test plans, procedures, and technical evaluations
· Troubleshoot technical issues involving systems, hardware, or infrastructure
· Contribute to rack, power, cooling, cabling, and physical integration planning as applicable
· Produce technical documentation, diagrams, procedures, and support artifacts
· Coordinate with security, network, automation, and field teams during implementation
· Recommend improvements that enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability
Required qualifications
· Experience in systems engineering, hardware engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related roles
· Ability to analyze technical requirements and support system integration efforts
· Experience with hardware troubleshooting, validation, or lab/test activities
· Strong technical writing and documentation skills
· Ability to work onsite in a secure operational environment
· Active TS/SCI and ability to maintain access as required by the program
Preferred qualifications
· Experience with data center, lab, or secure infrastructure environments
· Experience with power, mechanical, or environmental support considerations
· Experience with vendor coordination or hardware lifecycle planning
· Familiarity with modeling, design reviews, or structured engineering methods
· Experience supporting government or classified programs
Work environment / program context
This role supports the reliability and sustainment of mission infrastructure. This position focuses heavily toward systems analysis.
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