Mid-Level Systems Engineer

MAG Aerospace; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 86,250 - 143,750; Full time

Job summary

MAG Aerospace seeks a highly skilled MID Systems Engineer to support DoD programs across C5ISRT, radar, and RF systems. You will oversee requirements, architecture, MBSE artifacts, and technical reviews to ensure mission-critical performance.

The ideal candidate holds 5+ years in defense systems engineering, DoD experience, and a TS clearance; top candidates have MBSE tool experience and strong communication with stakeholders in DoD environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline (Systems, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical) and 5+ years in defense systems engineering are expected.
• Experience with DoD programs and DoDI 5000.88 guidance is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to brief senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate program engineering approaches to comply with DoDI 5000.88 and tailor SE practices for AAF pathways.
• Lead elicitation, derivation, allocation, and tracking of system-level requirements with traceability to operational needs.
• Review foundational documents (SEPs, TEMPs, SRDs, SSs, TPMs, and performance specs) for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee contractor Technical Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management plans and registries.
• Participate in and assess System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, and Critical Design Review to ensure baselines are established.
• Review MBSE artifacts (SysML models, diagrams, digital twin concepts) for rigor and correctness.
• Coordinate with Program Managers and stakeholders to translate user feedback into actionable engineering strategies.

Skills

Systems Engineering

DoD Knowledge

MBSE

Requirements Management

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

Cameo

Sparx EA

Job description

Position Summary

At MAG, we provide and enable real‑time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high‑performance environment where challenges are the norm and success is expected.

MAG Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled and cleared MID Systems Engineer to join our advanced technology team. In this role, you will assist the Government in the technical oversight of design, development, integration, testing, and lifecycle management activities of multiple complex mission‑critical systems. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise across C5ISRT (Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting), Radar Systems, Communication Systems, or RF Frequency Systems, specifically applied within DoD and IC environments.

• Must be a US Citizen
• Requires a current Top Secret security clearance. A CI Polygraph is preferred

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• DoD Policy Alignment: Evaluate multiple program engineering approaches to ensure compliance with DoDI 5000.88. Guide programs in appropriately tailoring systems engineering (SE) practices, technical reviews, and audits to fit the size, complexity, and urgency of the selected Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) pathway.
• Requirements Development & Management: Lead and assist in the elicitation, derivation, allocation, and tracking of system‑level requirements. Ensure requirements are clearly defined, verifiable, and trace directly to operational capability needs and DoDI 5000.88 engineering standards.
• Documentation Review: Assist in the review and refinement of foundational program documentation, including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), System Requirements Documents (SRDs), System Specifications (SSs), Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs), Performance Specifications, and other engineering artifacts.
• Risk Assessment: Critically evaluate and provide technical oversight of contractor‑led Technical Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management plans and registries.
• Technical Reviews: Participate in and assess the outcomes of event‑driven technical reviews (e.g., System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review) to ensure criteria are met and technical baselines are properly established.
• Digital Engineering: Conduct rigorous technical reviews of contractor‑delivered Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts, including SysML models, architectural diagrams (structural, behavioral, and parametric), and digital twin frameworks.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with Program Managers, test communities, and operational stakeholders to translate end‑user feedback into actionable engineering strategies and recommendations.

Requirements

• DoD Support: Recent engineering assignments supporting design, development, and acquisition of C5ISRT, EW, or RF systems.
• Systems Lifecycle Expertise: Proven experience executing or overseeing SE processes across the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture design, configuration management, and technical baseline control.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to brief complex technical risks and programmatic impacts to senior leadership.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 5+ years of direct experience in defense systems engineering.

Desired Requirements

• Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical management field.
• Certifications: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP), OCSMP (OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional), Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Engineering/Technical Management certifications, or equivalent certification.
• MBSE Experience: Hands‑on experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, Sparx EA) and digital twin concepts.

Other Qualifications

• Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance (Top Secret/SCI with CI polygraph preferred).
• This position is 100% in Government spaces; no telework authorized.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Special Note

The position is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position, including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits And Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions and provide our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well‑being. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. You are encouraged to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary for this position ranges from $86,250 to $143,750 (annualized USD) and is one component of MAG's total compensation package.