Senior Systems Engineer: Linux, Jira & Integration Lead

Red Arch Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Arch Solutions is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for a priority program in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role emphasizes requirements engineering, integration planning, lifecycle management, and risk mitigation across complex mission systems, with strong Linux CLI and Jira Service Desk administration expectations.

The candidate will produce comprehensive documentation, align stakeholders, and guide technical decisions to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts in large programs.
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering or related field; five years additional SE experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements engineering, integration planning, and lifecycle management for complex mission-focused systems.
• Mitigate technical risks and issues; maintain disciplined configuration and change control.
• Develop clear technical documentation, diagrams, and procedures to support engineering, operations and compliance.

Skills

Linux CLI

Requirements engineering

Integration planning

Lifecycle management

Technical risk mitigation

Jira Service Desk

Stakeholder alignment

Documentation

Linux system navigation

Communication skills

Cross-team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering/related

Tools

Git

Job description

Red Arch Solutions is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer for a priority program in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role emphasizes requirements engineering, integration planning, lifecycle management, and risk mitigation across complex mission systems, with strong Linux CLI and Jira Service Desk administration expectations.

The candidate will produce comprehensive documentation, align stakeholders, and guide technical decisions to ensure successful delivery.