System Engineer

Ctc Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401k

PTO and holiday pay

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

CTC Group is seeking System Engineers for a contingent program based in Fort Meade, Maryland. The role involves performing critical systems engineering functions, including creating documentation for operational requirements and user cases.

Successful candidates will possess a strong background in systems engineering, with varying qualifications based on experience level. The salary range is competitive, ranging from $125,000 to $190,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree required for different levels of experience.
• Experience in systems engineering varies by level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document system requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Perform functional analysis and integration of functional architectures.
• Coordinate improvements and transfer of new processes to stakeholders.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical documentation

Functional analysis

Test planning and execution

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

Summary

CTC Group is seeking System Engineers for a contingent program to perform systems engineering functions, including defining and documenting concept of operations, operational/system requirements, and use cases to support system development. Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level system design by developing and documenting system requirements, specifications, and design plans in collaboration with stakeholders to address mission gaps and challenges.


• Develop, define, and document operational and support concepts to guide future system/software requirements and specifications.


• Perform functional analysis, including decomposition of requirements into lower-level functions, allocation of performance/interface requirements, and integration of functional architectures.


• Provide engineering support during system integration and testing to verify availability, quality, and conformance to supportability requirements in alignment with NSA Test & Evaluation standards.


• Prepare test plans, procedures, and reports; analyze results and capture requirements in test documentation for government approval.


• Review and evaluate technical standards, identifying inconsistencies or gaps; recommend improvements and develop or update standards as required.


• Implement systematic processes across software development and process engineering, including configuration management, quality assurance, risk management, and project tracking.


• Develop detailed design documentation such as Concepts of Operations (CONOPs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), data‑flow diagrams, and component‑level system design diagrams.


• Provide services to support integration and installation of project equipment, ensuring seamless deployment.


• Coordinate improvements and transfer of new processes and practices to stakeholders through facilitation, training, and knowledge transfer.


• Develop system requirements for data monitoring and management, researching existing solutions and conducting feasibility studies based on stakeholder needs.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance

Level 0 Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of systems engineering experience.

Level 1 Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus three (3) years of systems engineering experience.


• OR: A Master’s degree in a qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of systems engineering experience.

Level 2 Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven (7) years of systems engineering experience.


• OR: A Master’s degree in a qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of systems engineering experience.


• OR: A PhD in a qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus three (3) years of systems engineering experience.

Level 3 Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.


• OR: A Master’s degree in a qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience.


• OR: A PhD in a qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus six (6) years of systems engineering experience.

Pay Information

The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development.

The estimated salary range for this position is $125,000 - $190,000.

Why CTC Group?

We recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.

CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.

CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.