ME00685-Systems Engineer 2

Momentum Engineering; Maryland; On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO 3 weeks

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a Systems Engineer 2 to help develop and sustain automated solutions for mission customers within an Agile/DevOps environment.

The role combines systems engineering, requirements analysis, architecture, verification, and IT systems support across the full lifecycle, with a focus on delivering high‑quality, reliable capabilities for national security initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• DoD IAT Level I certification or higher.
• 14+ years as a Systems Engineer on similar programs.
• Bachelor’s in a related engineering field; 5+ years can substitute for degree.
• Experience planning and leading SE efforts; ability to define interfaces and perform end-to-end trades.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs and translate mission requirements into system requirements and specifications.
• Develop and maintain CONOPS documentation.
• Lead or support SE efforts across the full system lifecycle.
• Plan and conduct verification and validation activities; recommend tech solutions.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

Architecture

Verification

IT systems support

Agile/DevOps

Technical direction

Lifecycle management

Trade analyses

Configuration management

Standards knowledge

Interface definition

Education

Bachelors in Systems Engineering, CS, IS, Eng Science, Eng Mgmt

Job description

ME00685-Systems Engineer 2

Momentum Engineering Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

About this position

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Systems Engineer to help develop and sustain solutions that automate manual processes so mission customers can focus on more complex operational challenges
• The team uses Agile methodologies and DevOps principles to deliver high‑quality, reliable software capabilities
• This role combines systems engineering, requirements analysis, architecture, verification, and IT systems support within a mission‑focused environment

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze user needs and translate mission requirements into system requirements and technical specifications
• Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documentation
• Use high‑level system architectures to derive system requirements specifications
• Analyze system requirements and participate in system design and development activities
• Guide users in formulating requirements and identifying technical needs
• Evaluate alternative approaches and conduct feasibility studies
• Plan and conduct system verification and validation activities
• Lead or support Systems Engineering efforts throughout the full system lifecycle
• Develop system design alternatives considering lifecycle cost, reuse, complexity, technical risk, system expansion, and future growth
• Conduct or approve end‑to‑end system trade analyses to optimize system operations and balance non‑functional performance requirements
• Recommend preferred technical solutions based on established selection criteria
• Define system and software interfaces in terms of source, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics
• Maintain awareness of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to system development
• Support effective configuration management and periodic review of hardware, software, and associated system documentation
• Implement and support comprehensive Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions.
• IT Systems Support
• Support implementation, troubleshooting, administration, and maintenance of Information Technology systems
• Manage IT infrastructure and associated operational processes
• Support day‑to‑day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution across client, server, storage, and network environments
• Provide Tier 1 Help Desk and Tier 2 escalation support for technical issues
• Identify, diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system problems
• Configure and manage UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems
• Install and maintain operating system software
• Troubleshoot and configure network components
• Maintain system integrity, reliability, and operational performance
• Implement operating system enhancements that improve availability and performance
• Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, administrators, and mission stakeholders within Agile and DevOps environments

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• DoD IAT Level I certification or higher
• Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts
• Ability to implement comprehensive Service‑Oriented Architecture solutions
• Ability to conduct or approve end‑to‑end system trade analyses
• Ability to manage and control evolving hardware and software configurations throughout the system lifecycle
• Ability to develop system design alternatives addressing lifecycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, scalability, and growth
• Ability to maintain knowledge of applicable agency, national, and international technical standards
• Ability to evaluate alternatives and recommend preferred solutions based on defined criteria
• Ability to provide technical direction across the full Systems Engineering lifecycle
• Ability to fully define software and system interfaces, including origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics

Desired Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as a System Administrator supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Six (6) years of combined experience with UNIX and Linux operating systems
• Experience analyzing and resolving complex problems involving server hardware, applications, and software integration
• Experience with client/server, storage, and network infrastructure
• Experience supporting Agile development and DevOps environments

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The pay range for this role is:

160,000 - 215,000 USD per year(NBP)

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