Senior‐Level Systems Engineer

IDS International; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense solutions company is looking for a Senior-Level Systems Engineer in Annapolis. This role involves defining and implementing system architecture for an Agent Knowledge Management System, with responsibilities including managing integration efforts, developing deployment strategies, and ensuring compliance with best practices. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields and significant relevant experience, as well as an active TS/SCI clearance. A competitive salary range of $150,000 – $170,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9 years of experience, or Master's degree with 7 years, or Doctoral degree with 5 years required.
• Experience in designing and sustaining engineering systems across the full system lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project leadership for system integration efforts.
• Develop deployment strategies and processes for product delivery.
• Ensure compliance with system standards through testing and validation.

Skills

Systems engineering

Agile development

CI/CD practices

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, or related field

Master's degree with 7 years of experience

Doctoral degree with 5 years of experience

Job description

Job Title

Senior‑Level Systems Engineer

Why IDS?

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.

Locations

Annapolis Junction, MD

Shifts Available

Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.

Job Description

IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level Systems Engineer to support the definition and implementation of system architecture for an Agent Knowledge Management System utilizing an agentic framework for automated knowledge extraction. The engineer will work closely with project leadership to manage system integration, deployment strategy, compliance, testing, validation, and lifecycle sustainment.

Key Duties

• Collaborate with project leadership to manage system integration efforts across multiple components and teams
• Develop, maintain, and execute deployment strategies and processes to ensure smooth product delivery
• Coordinate technical efforts across engineering, data science, and UX teams to support integrated delivery
• Ensure compliance with system standards and best practices through testing, validation, and lifecycle sustainment
• Decompose project requirements into actionable technical tasks and specifications
• Develop and maintain technical plans, milestones, and support code review activities
• Maintain system architecture, integration, and deployment documentation
• Conduct security, performance, and quality audits to ensure compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with seven (7) years, or Doctoral degree with five (5) years
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, or a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics)
• Experience designing and sustaining engineering systems across the full system lifecycleExperience decomposing requirements and supporting system integration efforts
• Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Compensation

• Salary range: $150,000 – $170,000
• Benefits

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.