Sr. Systems Engineer at By Light Professional IT Services LLC
Orlando, FL
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Jul 7, 2026
Orlando, FL
Jul 21, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level systems engineering role supporting military simulation and training programs across the full development lifecycle — from requirements decomposition and architecture design through integration, verification, and delivery. The position involves leading technical documentation, coordinating milestone test events with government customers, and mentoring junior engineers. Suits an experienced systems engineer with a DoD background and familiarity with game engine-based simulation development.
Senior level · 10+ years · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · Bachelor's required · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 160 people in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area plausibly meet what this posting asks for (computer systems analysts). range 50–240
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
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What the occupation pays Median $129,834 (middle half $101,882–$164,857).
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Why we read it this way (8)
The role is classified as 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) rather than 15-1252 because the primary day-to-day work is systems engineering — requirements decomposition, architecture design, verification/validation planning, and CDRL documentation — rather than writing and shipping software. The alt code 15-1252 is noted because the role does involve hands-on development work with game engines (Unity).
Security clearance: the JD states only 'ability to obtain a Security Clearance,' which is not a hard gate on holding an active clearance — the clearance requirement is set to None accordingly.
Unity is listed as 'preferred' within the required qualifications block ('high fidelity game engines (Unity Preferred)'), but the broader requirement for game engine experience is stated as required. Unity is captured as a must-have with Unreal Engine as an alternative, reflecting that the capability is required but the specific engine is flexible.
Certified Scrum Product Owner / Certified Scrum Master is explicitly called 'a plus' in the required section — treated as preferred.
MBSE tools/methodologies and INCOSE/ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 standards familiarity appear under the 'Preferred Experience/Qualifications' heading.
The posting does not specify a compensation range.
Work location is described as hybrid (on-site near the Washington DC metro area when required); not fully remote.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): systems engineering lifecycle.
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