Acuity

Systems Engineer

Job Locations US-VA-Chantilly
Job ID
2026-4117
# of Openings
1
Category
Intelligence

Overview

Acuity, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Systems Engineer. 

 

Why Acuity? 

 

We’re building more than careers—we’re building a place people genuinely love to work. At Acuity, you’ll get:

• Strong work-life balance and a people-first culture
• Competitive compensation + Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Up to $6,000/year combined for training, professional development, and tuition reimbursement

 

🏆 Recognized as a Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 8+ years)
🏆 Named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post (2022–2025)

 

Ready to grow with a team that invests in you? Learn more: www.myacuity.com

Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Responsibilities

 

 

Qualifications

Required Skills:

  • Engineering degree, preferably Electrical degree with 7 to 20 years of experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in systems engineering supporting the end-to-end lifecycle of complex technical developments involving hardware and software.
  • Demonstrated experience in drafting requirements, engaging 3rd party vendors, managing formal program reviews, generating test plans and guiding troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated experience with identifying and championing new technical solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience with technical development on both very short and intermediate timelines.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting the Client's contracting processes.
  • Demonstrated experience with Client formal documentation systems and strong ability to draft technical documentation for different audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience in hands-on-technical validation and testing of technical systems, including test plan development, testing coordination, and test report documentation.
  • Demonstrated experience with Client's approval processes for technical testing and system deployment.
  • Engineering or technical background with strong ability to apply technical domains of RF systems network infrastructure, communication protocols, quality standards, and manufacturing.
  • Willingness to travel both domestically and overseas to support development and deployment of technical systems (travel up to 10%).
  • Support customer's technical staff to broaden technical capabilities through 3rd party contracts and internal partnerships.
  • Draft documentation and support the contracting process through SSJ, SOW, requirements, etc. products.
  • Foster communication between partners to ensure high quality products are delivered on-time and on-budget.
  • Develop expertise in special areas and serve as a technical SME on designated topics.
  • Secure approvals and conduct field tests of systems under development.
  • Contribute to the approval process for the deployment of technical systems as technical SME.
  • Coordinate stakeholder engagements, such as user requirements sessions.
  • Lead technical efforts that support the O&M of deployed systems.

Desired Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience with satellite communications/systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with computer networking.
  • Demonstrated experience with customer technical tools.

Clearance Requirements:

  • TS/SCI w/Poly

 

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one.

 


 

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

 

Grow Your Career, Your Way
We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $6,000 annually for training and certifications—so you can keep building the career you want.

 

Be Part of Something Innovative
You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.

 

Thrive in a People-First Culture
Collaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

 

Feel Valued and Rewarded
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

 

Join an Award-Winning Team
Our employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

 

Bring Your Whole Self to Work
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

 


Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

Learn more: www.myacuity.com


 

Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

 

Recruiting Scams and Fraud

Acuity Inc. has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating company recruiters. These scams may include fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment.

 

Please note:

  • Acuity never asks candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training.
  • All official communications will come from an @myacuity.com email address.
  • If you are unsure about a job posting or recruiter, please verify the opportunity on our Careers page.

If you believe you have been targeted by a scam or have concerns about the authenticity of a job listing claiming to represent Acuity Inc., please contact us at careers@myacuity.com. Protecting your security and trust is important to us.

 

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