System Engineer

CTC Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO and holidays

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

CTC Group is seeking System Engineers for a contingent program supporting complex mission systems across the full systems engineering lifecycle. In this role, you will help define technical requirements, evaluate system designs, develop engineering solutions, and work directly with Government stakeholders to address technical challenges.

Locations: Annapolis Junction and Ft. Meade, Maryland. Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus six (6) years of systems engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the full system lifecycle from concept to retirement.
• Analyze system requirements, architectures, and alternatives to develop effective engineering solutions.
• Develop and deliver systems engineering work products across technical, project, enterprise, and acquisition-related process areas.
• Evaluate technical approaches and recommend alternatives that improve system design, integration, and mission performance.
• Collaborate with Government customers, program personnel, engineers, and senior stakeholders to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with polygraph security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field + 4 years of systems engineering experience

Bachelor’s degree + 6 years of systems engineering experience

Bachelor’s degree + 10 years of systems engineering experience

Master’s degree + 4 years of systems engineering experience

PhD + 4 years of systems engineering experience

Job description

Summary

CTC Group is seeking System Engineers, for a contingent program supporting complex mission systems throughout the full systems engineering lifecycle. In this role, you will help define technical requirements, evaluate system designs, develop engineering solutions, and work directly with Government stakeholders to address technical challenges across concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement. Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the full system lifecycle, from concept and development through deployment, sustainment, and retirement
• Analyze system requirements, architectures, and technical alternatives to develop effective engineering solutions
• Develop and deliver systems engineering work products across technical, project, enterprise, and acquisition-related process areas
• Evaluate technical approaches and recommend alternatives that improve system design, integration, and mission performance
• Collaborate with Government customers, program personnel, engineers, and senior stakeholders to resolve technical issues and conflicts
• Support requirements analysis, architectural design, integration, verification, validation, risk management, and configuration management activities
• Independently analyze complex technical problems and recommend solutions for elements of system and project design
• Evaluate new technologies, engineering approaches, and solutions for suitability within mission environments
• Develop and recommend engineering standards, processes, and best practices for assigned projects
• Coordinate or supervise the work of engineers and technical personnel on complex engineering efforts
• Brief stakeholders on technical status, risks, issues, and recommended courses of action
• Make independent engineering decisions regarding technical approaches, methodologies, and project execution
• Lead systems engineering activities and provide technical direction to engineering teams on advanced efforts
• For senior-level positions, provide subject matter expertise and resolve complex engineering issues involving advanced technologies and high-priority mission capabilities

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance

Level 2 Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience
• OR: A High School Diploma or GED plus eight (8) years of general system engineering experience
• OR: A Master’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 PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus one (1) 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 six (6) years of systems engineering experience
• OR: A High School Diploma or GED plus ten (10) years of general system engineering experience
• OR: A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience
• OR: A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience

Level 4 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 High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general system 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 eight (8) years of systems engineering experience

Level 5 Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience
• OR: A High School Diploma or GED plus nineteen (19) years of general system engineering experience
• OR: A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience
• OR: A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience

Level 6 Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience
• OR: A High School Diploma or GED plus twenty-four (24) years of general system engineering experience
• OR: A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience
• OR: A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience

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.

• 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.