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Systems Engineer IV

Prescient Edge
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2026
Job Title
Systems Engineer IV
Location
San Diego, CA 22400 US (Primary)
Category
Research, Development, and Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Staff
Education
Master's Degree
Travel
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI
Job Description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Systems Engineer IV to support a federal government client.

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon. 

Benefits:

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes: 

  • A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.  
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage. 
  • A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. 
  • Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking. 
  • A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Description:

  • A Systems Engineer, also known as lead systems analyst, a network engineer who can also program, or a software engineer who can also manage networks, is an IT professional who oversees the creation of hybrid software, web and hardware products from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance.
  • These products are often sophisticated systems that run on the web.
  • 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 resilient software, hardware and web applications, 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.
Job Requirements

Experience:

  • 10 years of professional experience in systems engineering.

Education:

  • Master's level degree in an Engineering discipline.

Security clearance:

  • TS/SCI

Location:

  • San Diego, CA.
Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.

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