Senior Systems Engineer

Kinsley Power Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous PTO

401K plan and Employer Match

Job summary

Kinsley Power Systems is in search of a motivated Senior Systems Engineer to support Target Discovery & Tradecraft. This role includes capturing requirements, aiding in planning, and facilitating new data streams for intelligence analysis.

Qualified candidates should possess a strong background in systems integration, cybersecurity, and RF communication systems. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $200,000, along with potential hiring bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Provide hands-on Architecture, Systems Integration and systems administration.
• Work closely with mission operators and developers.
• Assist with installation of RF equipment.

Responsibilities

• Capture requirements and aid in structured planning.
• Perform systems engineering tasks related to cybersecurity.
• Identify new products and technologies to solve problems.

Skills

Architecture and Systems Integration

RF communication systems

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Doctoral degree with no experience or Master's degree plus 3 years

Bachelor's degree plus 5 years

Associate's degree plus 7 years

High School diploma/GED plus 9 years

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Required Clearance Level TS/SCI with Polygraph

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.

Role Description:

Seeking a motivated Senior Systems Engineer to support the exciting Target Discovery & Tradecraft. The engineer will work closely with stakeholders to capture requirements, aid in structured planning, gather and synthesize use cases, translate requirements into actionable roadmaps, and facilitate new data streams to support intelligence analysis and discovery.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Provide hands-on Architecture, Systems Integration and systems administration in support of JCMA activities.
• Integrate RF communication systems to enable the monitoring for COMSEC vulnerabilities.
• Work closely with mission operators and developers to provide innovative solutions to difficult problems.
• Perform a variety of systems engineering tasks centered on technical problem solving, requirements specification, process development, risk analysis, and solutions design to advance cybersecurity mission success.
• Assist with the installation of RF equipment, servers, and networking equipment to include managing data center requirements
• Identify new and existing products, technologies, and/or architectures to solve design, development, and operational problems.
• Some travel within the United States will be required to support equipment delivery and installation requirements.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree and no experience; Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience; Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience; Associate's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience or a High School diploma/GED plus 9 years of relevant experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position.
• Cybersecurity experience with Jira and Confluence, strong interpersonal skills, and experience with corporate data flows

Pay Rate:

In compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland’s requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.