1713 - Senior Systems Engineer

Sigma Defense

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Duluth, Georgia, US on site Until 8/31/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 2, 2026 Last posted July 2, 2026
Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Duluth, GA.

This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

  • 10 years of experience in systems engineering supporting DOD programs.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Education Requirements:

  • MA/MS degree from an accredited college or university in Engineer, Computer Science, or related field of study.

Experience/Degree Substitution:

  • 1 academic year at an accredited college or university in an accredited, preferred degree-related, post-secondary program for 1 year of experience.
  • 3 additional years of experience, and a BA/BS degree, or, an additional 6 years of experience without a BA/BS may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

  • Assess systems, determine problems, and provide solutions to issues that arise.
  • Design, upgrade, and maintain systems while brainstorming possible improvements that can be made to a system in the future.
  • Speak to and collaborate with a variety of people including clients, vendors, management, and Information Technology (IT) staff during the creation and maintenance of a system.
  • Creating control features to ensure systems effectively meet the organization's quality control procedures to ensure systems are efficient and operational.
  • Develop a cost-efficient system for projects by performing a cost-benefit analysis.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually.

Benefits

  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
  • Life and AD&D coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
  • 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 12 (Floating) Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Highly Competitive Salary
About this role

Summary

Support, design, upgrade, and maintain systems for DoD programs; collaborate with clients and vendors.

Job title

Senior Systems Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Duluth, GA; remote work not specified

Salary

$80k–$100k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

systems engineeringsystem designsystem assessmentcost-benefit analysis

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

systems supportsystem designsystem maintenancesystem assessmentcost-benefit analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Duluth, GA, USA

On-site City