Senior Systems Engineer — AI/ML & API Strategy

Black Eagle Defense; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to manage technical integrity and lifecycle processes for mission-critical systems. You will lead architectural designs, engage stakeholders and government partners, and drive technical excellence across the systems engineering lifecycle.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, architecture leadership, and governance with clear communication across engineering teams and customers, including data/AI capabilities where applicable.

Qualifications

• Degree or extensive experience in systems engineering; relevant fields preferred.
• Experience across lifecycle stages from concept to retirement.
• Strong architectural design and integration experience.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle Management: Direct systems engineering phases from Concept and Development to Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical liaison for customers, partner programs, and internal leadership.
• Technical Governance: Ensure compliance and quality across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, including requirements definition, architectural design, integration, and risk management.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead technical discussions, define API contracts, and document integration architectures to ensure clear communication across engineering, user, and project management teams.

Skills

System Architecture

Customer Engagement

Technical Communication

Data & AI/ML Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree +10 years systems engineering

Master's or PhD +8 years systems engineering

High School Diploma/GED +14 years systems engineering

Tools

NiFi

Camel

REST

GraphQL

Java

Spring Boot

Job description

Black Eagle Defense is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to manage technical integrity and lifecycle processes for mission-critical systems. You will lead architectural designs, engage stakeholders and government partners, and drive technical excellence across the systems engineering lifecycle.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, architecture leadership, and governance with clear communication across engineering teams and customers, including data/AI capabilities where applicable.