Mission Systems Engineer — TS/SCI Cleared

TAP Engineering; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 15–25 days + 11 holidays

401(k) with up to 15% match

Medical coverage for employees

Job summary

TAP Engineering is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of complex systems in a mission-focused environment. This role covers the full systems lifecycle, from requirements definition through integration and implementation, working closely with engineering teams and government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and an ABET-accredited engineering degree, plus 3 years of relevant experience (or equivalent

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Bachelor's in Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's/Doctoral with reduced experience.
• Alternative: degree in CS/Math/Physics with 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements and functional analysis to support system design.
• Develop and evaluate solution designs to meet mission and technical requirements.
• Conduct risk analysis and support risk management activities.
• Support system testing, integration, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Support system implementation and ensure alignment with operational requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders across the systems lifecycle.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Bachelor's in Engineering with 3+ years experience or advanced degree with reduced experience

Degree in CS/Math/Physics with experience

Job description

TAP Engineering is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and implementation of complex systems in a mission-focused environment. This role covers the full systems lifecycle, from requirements definition through integration and implementation, working closely with engineering teams and government stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and an ABET-accredited engineering degree, plus 3 years of relevant experience (or equivalent