Systems Engineer 4 - 377107

Description:
**Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Required.**

Applies an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop and verify complex lifecycle balanced system of systems and system solutions. Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system performance requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces. Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture. Performs analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, human systems integration, survivability, vulnerability, susceptibility, system security, regulatory, certification, product assurance and other specialties quality factors into a preferred configuration to ensure mission success. Develops, maintains and identifies improvements for the planning, organization, implementation and monitoring of requirements management processes, tools, risk, issues, opportunity management and technology readiness assessment processes. Resolves cross-functional technical issues.
Describe the project/day-to-day activities they will be working on:
• Work with Software Engineering Subject Matter Experts to collect basis of estimates for contract proposals.
• Review, revise and/or establish statement of work and scope as defined by contract language.
• Organize materials and facilitate discussion with senior manager for review of final estimates.
• Consult and support reviews with contracts and pricing concerning estimates.
• Coordinate activities and deliverables with Contract Proposal Lead daily to ensure team estimates are progressing to plan.
• Analyze and articulate the impact of changes in the software mission systems on cost, schedule, and engineering baselines
• Assist in the maintenance of documentation and change record management to capture new proposal/change initiatives

What are the Top 3-5 Technical/Software Skills needed to perform this role/job?:
• Systems Engineering: must be able to view system as a whole, how interrelated parts connect and how interfaces (internal/external) operate
• Developing estimates with ability to depict/describe rationale and budget/hours spread
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail (need to be able to challenge assumptions/assertions)
• Facilitation and proactive coordination
• Strong Excel/Spreadsheet experience

Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
 
Job Number: 377107
Job Location: Kent, WA
Rate: TBD
Duration: 6 - months
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 07/25/2025
Last Updated: 07/26/2025
Firm Name: CTS INTERNATIONAL
Address: 160 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 250
City, State: ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Phone: 425/451-0051
Fax Phone: 425/635-7630
Email: cjhunter@ctsinternational.com
Website: www.ctsinternational.com
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