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Expert System Engineer – TS/SCI FSP

Tenica Gs

Herndon, VA · Posted January 27, 2026

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Expert Systems Engineer – TS/SCI FSP

Department: Government Customer – Herndon Location: Herndon, VA

ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCE WITH FULL SCOPE POLY REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Position Overview

Provide senior-level Systems Engineering and SETA support to complex Government mission and acquisition efforts. Support the development, integration, and transition of advanced cyber and mobile technology capabilities into mission-ready systems. Lead requirements development, systems analysis, risk management, and technical advisory activities to ensure mission success, compliance, and effective use of resources.

This role places heavy emphasis on Cyber Engineering, particularly in mobile technologies, mobile networks, handsets, and mobile operating systems.

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level Systems Engineering and SETA advisory support across the system lifecycle

Develop or support the development of well-documented, actionable, measurable, testable, and traceable system requirements defined to a level sufficient for system design

Support the decomposition and allocation of system requirements to subsystem and component levels while maintaining end-to-end traceability

Serve as a trusted technical advisor to Government leadership and mission stakeholders on system architecture, requirements, and technical strategy

Lead and support project planning activities to transition research and development concepts into mission-ready operational capabilities

Apply critical thinking to analyze programs and projects to identify technical risks, dependencies, and integration challenges

Perform risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, and tracking throughout the lifecycle

Develop and brief Concept of Operations (CONOPS), system diagrams, and technical documentation using industry best practices

Support the development of Statements of Work (SOWs) and associated technical and requirements documentation for current and future mission efforts

Evaluate vendor design documentation and technical solutions to ensure compliance with Government requirements

Collaborate with Government test teams to design and execute ad hoc test cases to fully characterize system and capability performance

Conduct independent technical assessments and provide recommendations to improve system functionality and mission effectiveness

Perform technology foraging and scouting, assessing emerging cyber and mobile technologies and recommending mission-aligned solutions

Prepare and brief technical status, risks, and recommendations to senior Government leadership

Desired Qualifications

(Minimum qualifications plus the following)

Demonstrated experience in Cyber Engineering with a strong focus on:

Mobile device ecosystems

Mobile networks and protocols

Mobile handsets and embedded platforms

Mobile operating systems (e.g., Android, iOS, or custom/embedded OS)

Demonstrated experience working with Government operational and targeting elements to identify opportunities enabling technical operations, including access, exfiltration, collection, and covert action

Demonstrated experience supporting testing and evaluation efforts to fully characterize developed capabilities

Demonstrated experience evaluating emerging technologies and integrating them into operational environments

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant Systems Engineering experience, or equivalent technical experience supporting IC or DoD environments

Demonstrated experience supporting complex Government mission systems from concept through operational deployment

Strong background in requirements engineering, systems analysis, and technical documentation

Experience working in classified environments with mission-critical systems

TENICA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.