Senior Systems Engineer
Ft. Meade Area, MD · Government/Military
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Full-Time | Fully Funded | $150K - $200K | 40 Hours/Week
Keep the Mission Running.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and systems engineering expertise in support of mission-critical capabilities. This position plays a key role in shaping the next generation of cloud-based architectures and solutions that enable strategic intelligence operations.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of systems engineering principles, strong experience with cloud-based architectures (AWS preferred), and the ability to collaborate closely with government stakeholders and mission partners to define, design, and deliver advanced capabilities.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
Apply systems engineering principles throughout the entire systems lifecycle — from concept and development through deployment, sustainment, and retirement.
Serve as a key technical liaison, engaging with government stakeholders, mission partners, senior leadership, and program personnel to resolve complex technical issues and ensure mission alignment.
Lead and contribute to one or more process areas defined by ISO/IEC 15288
Conduct requirements discovery and documentation as part of developing a comprehensive System Architecture Document, including
Support the assessment of existing requirements, applications, and infrastructure to identify necessary tools, services, and solutions for mission modernization.
Perform analysis of alternatives (AoA) to inform architectural decisions and recommend scalable, secure, cloud-based solutions that align with mission objectives.
Contribute to the design and implementation of updated architectures and solutions deployed in AWS or other cloud environments.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
High School Diploma/GED + 14 years of systems engineering experience
OR Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field + 10 years of systems engineering experience
OR Master’s degree in a qualified engineering field + 8 years of systems engineering experience
OR Ph.D. in a qualified engineering field + 8 years of systems engineering experience
Demonstrated expertise applying systems engineering practices across the system lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture design, verification/validation, and transition.
Proven experience supporting requirements documentation and solution development for evolving mission needs.
Working knowledge of cloud architectures and system migration planning (AWS preferred).
Benefits include: