Experienced Information Systems Engineer
Stafford, VAFull-time$132–180K/yrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Space Dynamics Laboratory seeks an experienced Information Systems Engineer for its MSB department in the C4ISR Division. The role is full-time and onsite in Stafford, Virginia. The engineer will produce engineering deliverables, coordinate product design, improve processes, provide technical expertise, review complex designs, and contribute to proposals. Candidates must meet one of the specified education-and-experience paths and be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
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Job ID: 10099
Date Posted: November 10, 2026
Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for an experienced Information Systems Engineer to join our MSB department in the C4ISR Division.
This position will be full-time onsite, non-remote in Stafford, VA.
The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Division delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. Our division’s commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
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Produces engineering artifacts, building blocks, and deliverables in compliance with SDL Information Systems Engineering Procedure
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Coordinates with others to meet product design goals
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Reviews and assists in enhancing current engineering processes
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Provides technical expertise on projects
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Serves as a peer reviewer for complex information systems designs
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Provides technical input on proposal efforts
Required Qualifications:
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Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
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Must meet one of the following highest level of education and years of relevant experience criteria:
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Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or related engineering science and 10+ years of relevant experience
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Master’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience
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PhD and 4+ years of relevant experience
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Proficiency in design of platforms, networks, databases, clouds, or analytics environments
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Ability to research, prepare, and author presentations and reports
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Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively
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Ability to lead projects to a successful completion
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Proficiency in risk management
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Subject matter expert in information system engineering
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Ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships
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Proven interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
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Attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
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Active SECRET clearance or eligible for Top Secret clearance
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Experience with Linux
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CompTIA Security
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- Experience with DoW Acquisition Lifecycle
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Familiarity with Risk Management Framework
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Experience with Digital Engineering tools (Cameo)
*Salary Range
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$132,000 - $180,000
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Salary commensurate on education and relevant experience
This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all U.S. locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.
Why Join SDL?
*SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page (https://www.sdl.usu.edu/careers/benefits/) to learn more about what we offer.
SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.
At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.
The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.
For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact [email protected].
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How this job compares
Set against the 11,543 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$132–180K/yr
- Virginia median$118–182K/yr911 salary ranges
- US median$115–187K/yr8,706 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $156K, is 3% above the Virginia median midpoint ($151K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,148 open Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia and 11,543 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,608 postings).
- Education
- 4,347 of the 11,543 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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