Systems Engineer - Secret required

About the role

Join a fast-paced team supporting mission-critical requirements for the Department of War and United States Army. Become part of a diverse group of 500 professionals delivering expertise in systems integration, software and hardware engineering, and technical leadership across Aberdeen Proving Ground and Edgewood, Maryland, for a range of efforts spanning 5 years and a total value exceeding $600 million.

The ideal candidate is a big-picture thinker with strong technical skills, adept at designing, integrating, and maintaining complex systems that drive Army modernization and support to the warfighter.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of sophisticated software, web, and hardware systems from initial specifications through rollout and maintenance.
• Integrate network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices to create cohesive, resilient solutions.
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., MagicDraw, SysML) to develop and document system architectures.
• Ensure system designs are modular, scalable, interoperable, and maintainable, leveraging MOSA principles and DoD standards.
• Conduct technical trade studies, engineering reviews, and interface mapping to verify system interoperability and compliance.
• Translate organizational interoperability visions into practical, standards-based system designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage specifications, design, coding, testing, and maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and architectural viewpoints to support Information Support Plans (ISP) and enable system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s to Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 0–10+ years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with systems integration, MBSE methodologies, and tools such as MagicDraw and SysML is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with DoD standards and modular open systems approaches preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible work schedules.

Pay

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00