Systems Engineer Jobs in Virginia
Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense contracting, federal IT, aerospace, and cybersecurity across a wide range from entry-level to principal engineer. Northern Virginia, the Hampton Roads region, and the Richmond area account for the majority of openings, anchored by major employers such as Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and Booz Allen Hamilton. The most in-demand specialties right now are systems integration, cybersecurity engineering, and model-based systems engineering for defense and intelligence programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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REQ#: RQ229194
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
The Army Watercraft Systems Senior Analyst / Engineer provides technical repair, life-cycle sustainment, modernization, and technical management support for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) shipboard electronic and electrical systems aboard U.S. Army vessels, ensuring mission readiness, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle sustainment of communications and navigation systems. This role is a subject matter expert on shipboard systems including Integrated Bridge Systems, Radar, Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), and Global Maritime Distress Systems (GMDSS). As the Senior Analyst / Engineer, you will be a key member of the GDIT team supporting worldwide field sustainment operations for the U.S. Army Watercraft Program, reporting to the Watercraft C5ISR Sustainment Lead Engineer.
How the Army Watercraft Systems Senior Analyst / Engineer will make an impact:
- Serve as a Senior Systems Analyst / Engineer providing worldwide field sustainment support for the U.S. Army Watercraft Program, including repair, modernization, and technical management of Army Watercraft Systems operating worldwide.
- Perform technical repair and Life Cycle Support (LCS) for C5ISR marine systems in compliance with U.S. Military, U.S. Government agency, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and regulations.
- Test, maintain, and repair C5ISR systems as directed by senior personnel or as specified in formal training.
- Apply experience with multimeters, amp meters, RF power meters, oscilloscopes, power generators, spectrum analyzers, and communication system analyzers.
- Contribute to design discussions and lead and train less-experienced teammates within the team or technical area.
- Analyze technical drawings, manuals, electronic schematics, and design documentation to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic components and mechanical systems.
- Set up, configure, and troubleshoot computer systems used for Radar and Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS) and associated hardware/software components.
- Install firmware, application software, software patches, and required firmware updates.
- Develop and submit incident reports to senior personnel for C5ISR sustainment repair, system modernization tasks, preventive maintenance, and government special project activities.
- Service shipboard power distribution and signal processing hardware.
- Assist senior personnel with acoustic transducer replacement and interfacing for depth and speed monitoring systems.
- Perform system installations, cable routing, shielding, and grounding protocols per senior guidance and vessel configuration drawings.
- Conduct retrofit and modernization projects supporting vessel mission upgrades in accordance with regulatory compliance.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS), Navigation Systems, Communication Systems, and Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems (GMDSS).
- Conduct maintenance operations at the CECOM C5I Maintenance Support Facility Annex and Integrated Lab and Training Facility.
- Support up to 50% worldwide travel in support of operational missions.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technical expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Army Watercraft Systems Senior Analyst / Engineer must have:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience)
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in U.S. Army Watercraft Systems marine electronic sustainment repair; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of combined military and marine electronic systems repair experience on C5ISR electronic systems
- Technical skills: Experience supporting U.S. Army Watercraft Systems (AWS) modernization, maintenance, and repair projects for the vessel's Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Navigation Systems, Tactical and Commercial Communication Systems, IFF Transponder System, and Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems (GMDSS) per Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations; working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, power converters, power regulators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and shipboard cabling standards; strong troubleshooting, systems integration, maintenance management, and configuration control experience; ability to interpret and ensure compliance with technical configuration drawings, government agency regulations, and manufacturer/military technical documentation
- Security clearance level: Secret
- Role requirements: Valid passport required at time of hire; ability to support up to 50% worldwide travel.
Required Professional Training Certifications
- Anschütz STD 22 / STD 22 NX Gyrocompass Certification
- Anschütz Training in NSC Radar and ECDIS Systems
- Anschütz Navigation Advanced Steering
- Anschütz Auto Pilot 5000 NX Series Certification
- Anschütz Synapsis ECDIS and Radar System Certifications
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License with Ship Radar Endorsement
- FCC GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License
- Tactical Radio and Satellite Communications Training
- Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems (GMDSS) Training
- Electrical Wiring Installation and Repair Training
- 2D drawing experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, ServiceNow, and WASP Inventory Cloud
- Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia
- Newport News, Virginia
- 100% on-site position supporting shipboard and facility operations; up to 50% worldwide travel required to efforts.
Work Requirements
8 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
25-50%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Communication
Electrical Systems
Electronic Components
System Installations
REQ#: RQ229194
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
The Army Watercraft Systems Senior Analyst / Engineer provides technical repair, life-cycle sustainment, modernization, and technical management support for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) shipboard electronic and electrical systems aboard U.S. Army vessels, ensuring mission readiness, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle sustainment of communications and navigation systems. This role is a subject matter expert on shipboard systems including Integrated Bridge Systems, Radar, Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), and Global Maritime Distress Systems (GMDSS). As the Senior Analyst / Engineer, you will be a key member of the GDIT team supporting worldwide field sustainment operations for the U.S. Army Watercraft Program, reporting to the Watercraft C5ISR Sustainment Lead Engineer.
How the Army Watercraft Systems Senior Analyst / Engineer will make an impact:
- Serve as a Senior Systems Analyst / Engineer providing worldwide field sustainment support for the U.S. Army Watercraft Program, including repair, modernization, and technical management of Army Watercraft Systems operating worldwide.
- Perform technical repair and Life Cycle Support (LCS) for C5ISR marine systems in compliance with U.S. Military, U.S. Government agency, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and regulations.
- Test, maintain, and repair C5ISR systems as directed by senior personnel or as specified in formal training.
- Apply experience with multimeters, amp meters, RF power meters, oscilloscopes, power generators, spectrum analyzers, and communication system analyzers.
- Contribute to design discussions and lead and train less-experienced teammates within the team or technical area.
- Analyze technical drawings, manuals, electronic schematics, and design documentation to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electronic components and mechanical systems.
- Set up, configure, and troubleshoot computer systems used for Radar and Electronic Chart Display Information Systems (ECDIS) and associated hardware/software components.
- Install firmware, application software, software patches, and required firmware updates.
- Develop and submit incident reports to senior personnel for C5ISR sustainment repair, system modernization tasks, preventive maintenance, and government special project activities.
- Service shipboard power distribution and signal processing hardware.
- Assist senior personnel with acoustic transducer replacement and interfacing for depth and speed monitoring systems.
- Perform system installations, cable routing, shielding, and grounding protocols per senior guidance and vessel configuration drawings.
- Conduct retrofit and modernization projects supporting vessel mission upgrades in accordance with regulatory compliance.
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Integrated Bridge Systems (IBS), Navigation Systems, Communication Systems, and Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems (GMDSS).
- Conduct maintenance operations at the CECOM C5I Maintenance Support Facility Annex and Integrated Lab and Training Facility.
- Support up to 50% worldwide travel in support of operational missions.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technical expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Army Watercraft Systems Senior Analyst / Engineer must have:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and experience)
- Experience: 8+ years of experience in U.S. Army Watercraft Systems marine electronic sustainment repair; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of combined military and marine electronic systems repair experience on C5ISR electronic systems
- Technical skills: Experience supporting U.S. Army Watercraft Systems (AWS) modernization, maintenance, and repair projects for the vessel's Integrated Bridge System (IBS), Navigation Systems, Tactical and Commercial Communication Systems, IFF Transponder System, and Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems (GMDSS) per Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations; working knowledge of electrical distribution systems, power converters, power regulators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and shipboard cabling standards; strong troubleshooting, systems integration, maintenance management, and configuration control experience; ability to interpret and ensure compliance with technical configuration drawings, government agency regulations, and manufacturer/military technical documentation
- Security clearance level: Secret
- Role requirements: Valid passport required at time of hire; ability to support up to 50% worldwide travel.
Required Professional Training Certifications
- Anschütz STD 22 / STD 22 NX Gyrocompass Certification
- Anschütz Training in NSC Radar and ECDIS Systems
- Anschütz Navigation Advanced Steering
- Anschütz Auto Pilot 5000 NX Series Certification
- Anschütz Synapsis ECDIS and Radar System Certifications
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License with Ship Radar Endorsement
- FCC GMDSS Radio Operator/Maintainer License
- Tactical Radio and Satellite Communications Training
- Global Maritime Distress Safety Systems (GMDSS) Training
- Electrical Wiring Installation and Repair Training
- 2D drawing experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, ServiceNow, and WASP Inventory Cloud
- Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia
- Newport News, Virginia
- 100% on-site position supporting shipboard and facility operations; up to 50% worldwide travel required to efforts.
Work Requirements
8 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
25-50%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Systems Engineer Job Market in Virginia
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Who's Hiring
- SAIC22
- Booz Allen Hamilton13
- Peraton11
- Amazon10
- Northrop Grumman9
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems engineer jobs across Virginia.
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience with model-based systems engineering tools such as CAMEO or MagicDraw
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition frameworks and systems engineering lifecycle processes
- Proficiency with requirements management tools such as DOORS or Jama Connect
- Strong written communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder reporting
Systems Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems engineer in Virginia?
Systems engineering in Virginia does not require a state-issued license, but most employers require at minimum a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical field. Candidates pursuing defense or federal work must be eligible for a security clearance, which is often initiated through the employer. Professional Engineer licensure through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation strengthens senior-level applications, and certifications such as the INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional are recognized by Virginia's major contractors.
Which companies hire systems engineers in Virginia?
Employers hiring systems engineers in Virginia right now include SAIC, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Peraton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of defense contractors, federal agencies, and intelligence community primes means demand for systems engineers remains consistent throughout the year across both large and mid-tier firms.
Which Virginia cities have the most systems engineer jobs?
Chantilly, Arlington, and Herndon account for the most systems engineer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia leads because of its proximity to the Pentagon, the intelligence community in Chantilly and McLean, and a dense cluster of defense and federal IT contractors, while Hampton Roads draws significant volume from Naval Station Norfolk and the shipbuilding and defense programs concentrated along that corridor.
Are there remote systems engineer jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical or software-focused roles, since systems engineering often involves hardware integration, lab work, or on-site collaboration with government customers. About 35% of systems engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements more prevalent than fully remote. Requirements definition, documentation, and architecture work are the functions most frequently offered in a remote-capable format.
How can I get hired as a systems engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a systems engineering associate or junior systems engineer role at one of Virginia's large defense primes, which routinely hire recent graduates into rotational or program-support positions. Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and Booz Allen Hamilton all run early-career development programs out of their Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads offices. Lateral entry from adjacent roles such as test engineer, configuration manager, or technical writer is common, and completing an INCOSE-affiliated training course or contributing to a capstone project with a DoD component strengthens a new candidate's application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to systems engineer jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to systems engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, Richmond, and other hiring areas. Find roles that fit your experience and clearance level and apply directly from the listing.
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