Systems Integration Engineer (Mission Systems) in Washington, District of Columbia at BLACKROCK STRATEGY INC

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. | National Capital Region (Washington, DC Area) | Full-Time | Active Secret Required (TS/SCI Eligible)

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. (BrS) is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) delivering tailored solutions to government and commercial clients. Our expertise spans the Department of War (DoW), U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), private equity, high-net-worth individuals, and business leaders.

Our mission is to optimize resources, reduce risk, and protect our clients' interests through expert assessments and proactive strategies. We deliver solutions that enhance safety, resilience, and mission effectiveness in complex environments.

At Blackrock Strategy, Inc., we invest in our people. You will work on meaningful, high-impact problems alongside a team that values critical thinking, collaboration, and ownership.

Technology doesn’t fail because it doesn’t work.

It fails at integration.

This role ensures it does.

Blackrock Strategy is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to support the integration, evaluation, and operational alignment of mission systems across complex, multi-organization environments.

This role focuses on understanding how systems perform, where they break, and how they operate together in real-world mission conditions. You will work across government, engineering, and program stakeholders to ensure systems align with mission objectives and that risks, gaps, and integration challenges are identified early.

You will interface directly with government stakeholders and technical teams, shaping how technologies are evaluated, integrated, and executed in operational environments.

• Systems integrate effectively across multi-organization, mission environments
• Technical risks, gaps, and integration challenges are identified early and communicated clearly
• Leadership receives actionable, decision-quality insight on system performance and tradeoffs
• Stakeholders operate with aligned technical understanding across organizations
• Emerging technologies are evaluated for scalability, integration feasibility, and mission impact
• Integration efforts support mission priorities and program execution

• Support system integration and assessment efforts across mission environments
• Evaluate system performance and identify integration gaps across systems, interfaces, and workflows
• Analyze technical data and translate findings into clear, actionable guidance for leadership
• Coordinate across government stakeholders, engineering teams, and program leadership
• Contribute to technical documentation, including briefings, reports, and system assessments
• Support evaluation of emerging technologies transitioning into operational use
• Maintain awareness of system architecture, interfaces, and integration constraints
• Assist in aligning technical efforts across multiple organizations and stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (ABET accredited, preferred)
• Experience in systems engineering, system integration, or technical program support
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or government programs
• Strong communication skills, including ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working across multiple organizations or stakeholder groups
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance

• Experience supporting government program offices, advisory roles, or integration-focused environments
• Familiarity with system-of-systems integration and mission-level architecture considerations
• Experience preparing or delivering executive-level briefings or technical summaries
• Exposure to ISR systems, sensors, RF systems, autonomy, or mission support technologies
• Experience supporting cross-organizational coordination and integration efforts

Based in the National Capital Region (Washington, DC area)

High-visibility, mission-driven environment

Frequent interaction with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and program leadership

Travel up to 25% may be required

On-site presence required based on mission needs; limited remote flexibility may be considered

Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts in English, both verbally and in writing, across technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to prepare executive-level briefings, technical summaries, and reports for government stakeholders and leadership.

Ability to evaluate complex systems and analyze technical tradeoffs across multiple domains to support integration decisions.

Capable of synthesizing input from diverse stakeholders into clear, actionable direction while identifying risks, dependencies, and mission impacts.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We recruit, hire, and advance qualified individuals based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We also take affirmative action to employ and advance veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources department at (256) 429-3608.

BENEFITS

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance