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Engineer, Systems III (Job 1277)

dlhcorporation
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. With over 2,400 employees dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion,” DLH brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

The systems engineer is responsible for integrating various network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices. Duties of a systems engineer typically include managing the development cycle associated with producing a resilient software, hardware, and web application, including specification, design, coding, testing, and maintenance. Systems engineering is like putting together a puzzle, matching varied pieces together to make one cohesive whole. Systems engineers are concerned with the "big picture" of a project in addition to technical aspects and must consider details like cost, schedules, and social issues that may be associated with a project. Conduct site surveys of ships, airfields, facilities, power, infrastructure, and other C5ISR platforms. Create Functional Block Diagrams, Use-Case Diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams, Source Control Diagrams, Interface Control Diagrams, and other systems engineering diagrams with Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, or other software.

Responsibilites

  • Conduct site surveys of ships, airfields, facilities, power, infrastructure, and other C5ISR platforms.
  • Create Functional Block Diagrams, Use-Case Diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams, Source Control Diagrams, Interface Control Diagrams, and other systems engineering diagrams with Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, or other software.
  • Create Requirements Traceability Matrixes in order.
  • Develop Technical Data Packages (TDP) up to the Production Level. TDP development shall be executed in a structured environment with status tracking, quality checklists, seamless integration into Product Data Management, automated workflows, and in a digital format.
  • Conduct development, design, and integration of electrical, mechanical, materials, and structural concepts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's level degree in an Engineering discipline. 
  • 3 years of professional naval systems engineering experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance walking through the door. Preferred Top Secret eligibility.

Basic Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

 

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, legal services, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.  DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

Salary : $120,000 - $160,000

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