Systems Engineer jobs in Virginia

Missile Defense Agency

Full-time · Dahlgren, VA · $102,415 – $158,322

This is a systems engineering role within the Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency, focused on next-generation air defense systems and their integration across development and testing. It suits engineers with experience in complex weapons system integration, interface management, and risk mitigation who want to contribute to homeland defense capabilities.

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Torc Robotics

Blacksburg, VA · $163,800 – $245,700

This role leads the technical vision for test automation and validation platforms that confirm self-driving software works correctly before deployment to vehicles, mentoring engineers across teams and defining the standards and tools they use. It suits someone with deep systems engineering expertise in robotics or autonomous vehicles who has built CI/CD pipelines and debugging infrastructure at scale.

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BlackSky

Full-time · Herndon, VA · $180,000 – $215,000

Lead the research and development of next-generation satellite technologies at a real-time intelligence company, from concept validation through prototype delivery to operational integration. This role suits experienced space systems engineers who thrive in balancing multiple technical portfolios with varying risk profiles and timelines while bridging engineering teams and customer stakeholders.

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SAP

Full-time · Herndon, VA · $131,000 – $271,600

This role leads the design and implementation of SAP solutions for U.S. national security customers, requiring hands-on expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and system administration. It suits experienced engineers who can work independently in a security-cleared environment and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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