Senior Systems Engineer

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the analysis, design, integration, and implementation of complex enterprise systems within a mission-focused environment. This role is responsible for leading systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture design, integration, testing, risk management, and operational support.The ideal candidate has extensive experience supporting large-scale systems engineering initiatives involving DoD architectures, service-oriented architectures, systems integration, and technical program leadership.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze user requirements, operational concepts, and system architectures to develop system requirements and technical specificationsLead systems engineering and integration activities throughout the system lifecycleDevelop and maintain systems engineering documentation including System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and integration/test plansSupport the development of system architectures using DoDAF, SOA, and related enterprise architecture standardsPerform requirements analysis, functional allocation, and derivation of lower-level system requirementsSupport system integration, interface definition, and cross-functional coordination activitiesParticipate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to design and implement new technical capabilitiesConduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and end-to-end system flow analysisDevelop alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutionsManage configuration changes and coordinate action items from CCBs, design reviews, and program reviewsSupport verification and validation activities, including test planning and system certification effortsDevelop Information Assurance (IA) and security-related requirements, including confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and access control mechanismsConduct quantitative analyses related to system performance, reliability, maintainability, and survivabilitySupport DoD Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processesAssess program risks and support risk mitigation planning and executionCoordinate system integration activities across multiple technical teams and stakeholdersProvide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams and program stakeholdersRequired QualificationsMust be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraphMust be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this postingBachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)14+ years of experience in Systems Engineering supporting programs of similar scope and complexityExperience developing and managing system requirements, derived requirements, and system architecturesExperience with DoDAF, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and enterprise systems integrationExperience developing systems engineering documentation and technical specificationsExperience supporting system integration, testing, and lifecycle management activitiesExperience with risk management, configuration management, and change control processesExperience supporting Information Assurance and security engineering activitiesExperience working with hardware/software integrated systemsStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with technical teams, stakeholders, and senior leadershipDesired QualificationsExperience supporting DoD Certification & Accreditation (C&A) processesExperience supporting JCIDS documentation and capability development processesExperience working within Agile or hybrid engineering environmentsExperience leading large-scale systems engineering or integration effortsFamiliarity with operational analysis, mission systems, and complex enterprise architectures#CJFantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.