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Strategic Systems Engineer

Red Gate Group
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
Brief Description

Engineering artifacts only move a program when they hold up in front of senior leaders and their technical staffs. The Red Gate Group is seeking a Strategic Systems Engineer to support a Department of Defense intelligence customer, translating operational needs and technical requirements into rigorous engineering artifacts for a joint intelligence capability while maintaining credibility with senior military and civilian leadership. You will develop engineering artifacts and architectural views that communicate system structure, behavior, and context using the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).

You will decompose complex operational problems, identify technical solutions, and assess tradeoffs between competing approaches, asking probing questions to uncover unstated requirements and synthesizing inputs from stakeholders across the Services and Combatant Commands. You will also support capability based planning and analysis of alternatives through the defense acquisition lifecycle.

You Have

  • 8 years of systems engineering experience, including recent experience within the last 2 years. This experience requirement is firm and cannot be met through education or certifications.
  • Master's degree in a related field, or one of the following in its place: an Associate's degree in a related field and 4 additional years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 additional years of relevant experience, or 6 additional years of relevant experience. The additional years used in place of the degree are on top of the 8 year experience requirement above, not counted within it.
  • Proficiency with DoDAF and UAF
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with a current CI polygraph

Nice If You Have

  • Cameo Systems Modeler or similar model based systems engineering tools
  • Understanding of the defense acquisition process and how architecture products inform capability analysis

Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world—from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

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Additional Information

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights

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