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Systems Engineer

Sonalysts, Inc.
Manassas, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking an intermediate level systems engineer with excellent problem solving and communication skills to define the design and requirements for a project to add new components to the Submarine Combat System. If you are passionate about working with multiple development teams to analyze and solve challenging problems, and enjoy making a difference, this job is for you.

What you will be doing

  • Work with software development and integration & test teams to develop architecture and design solutions to support project objectives.
  • Generate model-based systems engineering (MBSE) based system models characterizing software functionality for new and existing software applications.
    • MBSE system definition and decomposition, modeling components/behaviors/system functions/activities/interactions, interface modeling, and coordination of model updates
    • Support MBSE process definition and model administration
    • Develop MBSE requirements for subsystem/segment specifications, cyber, and interfaces
    • Manage verification matrix and requirements changes
  • Participate in all areas of the software development lifecycle from planning through test evaluation.

What’s in it for you

  • Working on challenging and innovative projects.
  • Opportunity to challenge yourself (learn and grow) intellectually as technologies advance.
  • Salary ranges between $80,000-$130,000, dependent on experience, qualifications and other relevant business criteria.
  • Become an integral part of an innovative employee-owned company which includes
  • Flexible Time Program enabling an optimal work-life balance by permitting partners to arrange their work around personal appointments, parent-teacher conferences, children’s activities and the like, so long as the partner gets the job done on-time.
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Sales Bonus Program
  • Special Performance and Retention Bonus Program
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Dependent Care Assistance Plan
  • Health Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Professional Development through Tuition Reimbursement Program, Online Training Program and Targeted Skills Program
  • Relocation Assistance


Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen possessing an active Department of Defense SECRET security clearance*
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science or related technical degree with 7 years of work experience OR master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science or related technical degree with 5 years of work experience.


Strongly Desired Experience/Qualifications

  • Experience using MBSE Tools (No Magic Cameo System Modeler, Rhapsody, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and Unified Modeling Language (UML)
  • Experience in software requirements and design documentation, architecture definition and/or software integration.
  • Experience with cloud orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes.
  • Prior military service in US Navy.
  • Familiarity with software tools such as Jira, Confluence, and TestRail.
  • Maintaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves periodic comprehensive background checks. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.


Sonalysts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, disability, or other basis protected by law.

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