Systems Engineer - Federal Customer

September 3, 2026

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Systems Engineer - Federal Customer

(on-site 5 days per week: TS/SCI Required)

Job summary

The Systems Engineering professional supports Dell Mission Operations by designing, integrating, validating, and sustaining technical infrastructure required for mission operations. This role is responsible for systems analysis, hardware integration, power and environmental considerations, test support, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate brings engineering depth, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to translate requirements into resilient, supportable solutions.

Key responsibilities

Support system design, requirements analysis, and technical solution development

Integrate and validate hardware, infrastructure, and subsystem components

Develop or execute test plans, procedures, and technical evaluations

Troubleshoot technical issues involving systems, hardware, or infrastructure

Contribute to rack, power, cooling, cabling, and physical integration planning as applicable

Produce technical documentation, diagrams, procedures, and support artifacts

Coordinate with security, network, automation, and field teams during implementation

Recommend improvements that enhance performance, reliability, and maintainability

Required qualifications

Experience in systems engineering, hardware engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related roles

Ability to analyze technical requirements and support system integration efforts

Experience with hardware troubleshooting, validation, or lab/test activities

Strong technical writing and documentation skills

Ability to work onsite in a secure operational environment

Active TS/SCI and ability to maintain access as required by the program

Preferred qualifications

Experience with data center, lab, or secure infrastructure environments

Experience with power, mechanical, or environmental support considerations

Experience with vendor coordination or hardware lifecycle planning

Familiarity with modeling, design reviews, or structured engineering methods

Experience supporting government or classified programs

Work environment / program context

This role supports the reliability and sustainment of mission infrastructure. This position focuses heavily toward systems analysis.

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