Senior Systems Engineer

RPMGlobal; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions in Bethesda, MD seeks a Senior Systems Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to lead requirements analysis, architecture, integration, testing, and Agile team management on a national digital exploitation mission. Most work is on-site with limited remote options based on client needs.

The role requires coordinating software development, defining system processes, and guiding a Scrum team across microservices and hardware/software stacks, including GPU-enabled

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, CS, or Systems Engineering.
• 12+ years in software development or systems engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior systems engineering leadership across requirements analysis, architecture, integration, testing, documentation, and Agile team management.
• Lead sprint planning, release planning, and create or contribute work tickets.
• Define processes for platform specifications, input/output parameters, and hardware/software compatibility.
• Establish engineering processes and tools for analysis, problem diagnosis, solution design, and risk mitigation.
• Manage a Scrum team across microservices and supporting system architectures.
• Lead software development ceremonies, manage risks, and drive continuous process improvement.

Skills

Systems engineering

Agile / Scrum

Technical leadership

Communication skills

GPU architectures

DevOps / CI/CD

Education

BSc in Engineering/CS/Systems Engineering

Tools

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

Jenkins

Bamboo

Job description

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to support a national digital exploitation and open-source intelligence mission in Bethesda, MD. The role provides senior systems engineering leadership across requirements analysis, architecture, integration, testing, documentation, and Agile software development team management. Most work is performed on-site, with limited remote work based on client requirements and deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, coordination, and execution of systems engineering activities, including feature and requirements analysis, design, implementation planning, integration and testing, sustainment, documentation, deployment, and system assessment.
• Perform systems engineering tasks within time-boxed Agile sprints and releases, including sprint and release planning, work-ticket creation or contribution, and program and system documentation.
• Define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output parameters, and hardware and software compatibility.
• Establish systems engineering processes and tools for analysis, problem diagnosis, solution design, integration and test preparation, risk assessment, mitigation planning, and related activities.
• Manage a Scrum team performing development activities across microservices and supporting system architectures.
• Lead software development team ceremonies and activities, manage risks, elevate impediments, and support continuous process improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Systems engineering, software development, or related experience meeting an applicable education and experience pathway in the equivalency section.
• Broad understanding of GPU-enabled systems architecture and engineering, including GPU integration, virtualization, Multi-Instance GPU (MIG), and associated software stacks.
• Experience creating design packages and workflows.
• Experience writing technical solutions and whitepapers.
• Experience implementing key Agile processes and techniques.
• Experience facilitating Scrum for a team, including planning, retrospectives, grooming, and reviews or demonstrations.
• Experience with GitLab workflows, JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Software development or coding experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, and React.
• Experience with database systems, search engines, Model-View-Controller (MVC), and web applications.
• Experience with Red Hat, CentOS, or Oracle Linux.
• Familiarity with DGX (Deep GPU Xceleration).
• Experience with big data applications.
• Scaled Agile Framework certification, such as SAFe Agilist or another SAFe certification.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or equivalent.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field with 12+ years in software development, systems engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of equivalent experience, with additional experience in lieu of degree.

Required Certifications

• None specified.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI