System Engineer
Job Overview:
Clear Aspect Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in decision analytics, capabilities-based assessment, and digital engineering support for the Department of War. We help battle managers make faster, better-informed decisions through Joint Force Requirements Process and Mission Engineering Integration Activities. We are seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer to join our small, high-impact team supporting Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) efforts in the IBM digital engineering environment, specifically Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM).
What You Will Do:
- Support systems engineering activities in an IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) digital engineering environment administering the system across security domains.
- Assist with requirements management, architecture development, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) related to CJADC2 and the Department of the Air Force Battle Network
- Help maintain and refine engineering artifacts, traceability, and configuration management
- Contribute to capability assessments, trade-space analysis, and decision-support products
- Collaborate with senior systems engineers, analysts, and government stakeholders
- Learn and apply best practices for data-centric digital engineering and lifecycle management
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related STEM field0–2 years of professional experience (internships, co-ops, relevant academic projects count, or military experience maintaining C2 systems)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skillsU.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret or higher preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM), DOORS Next, Jazz platform, or similar requirements/lifecycle tools
- Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, or Cameo
- Interest in or coursework related to command and control, multi-domain operations, or CJADC2/JADC2 concepts
- Experience with configuration management, requirements tracing, or digital engineering practices
- Prior internship or project work supporting DoD, Air Force, or defense contractors
- Why Join Clear Aspect Solutions?
- Work on high-visibility CJADC2 and digital engineering initiatives supporting Air Combat Command and Joint forces
- Small team environment with direct mentoring and rapid skill growth
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience with IBM ELM in a real DoD mission context
- Competitive salary range of $80,000–$108,000 Location convenient to Langley AFB and the greater Hampton Roads area
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume to kurt.dittmer@casolns.com. In your application or cover note, briefly highlight any relevant coursework, tools, or projects related to systems engineering, digital engineering, or requirements management. Clear Aspect Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.