System Engineer 1 / 2

Akina Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 179,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days PTO accrued annually

11 federal holidays

100% healthcare coverage for employees

50% coverage for dependents

10% direct contribution to 401k

Job summary

Akina Inc is seeking a System Engineer to work at Fort Meade, Maryland. The role involves analyzing user requirements, developing technical documentation, and leading design activities while ensuring technical integrity. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have significant experience depending on the level of the position (1 or 2). The salary range is $179,000 to $253,000 annually with additional benefits including 24 days PTO and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• Seven years experience as a System Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope.
• Fourteen years experience as a System Engineer is required for SE-2 qualification.
• Five years of additional SE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and develop system requirements specifications.
• Guide users in formulating requirements and advise on alternative approaches.
• Maintain technical integrity of work performed within the systems engineering area.

Skills

Supporting FETS systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Job description

System Engineer 1 / 2

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required

Position ID: 23-BY-TOL-03-SE1OR2

Telework: No

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Description

Responsible for analyzing user requirements, concept of operations documents, and high‑level system architecture to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads related design and development activities, while guiding users in formulating requirements, advising on alternative approaches, and conducting feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology, and incorporates new plans, designs, and systems into ongoing operations.

Develops technical documentation, including system architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through the assessment or preparation of systems engineering management plans, system integration plans, and test plans. Interacts with Government stakeholders regarding systems engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts.

Maintains ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed within the systems engineering area of responsibility and communicates regularly with program personnel, Government overseers, and senior executives.

Position Required Skills

• Supporting FETS systems

SE-1 Qualifications

Seven (7) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

SE-2 Qualifications

Fourteen (14) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Salary Range

$179k-$253k (Annually)

**The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Akina is a Woman Owned, Service Disabled, Veteran Owned, Small Business, looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. We offer a generous compensation package that includes 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays. Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary. Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents. We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications.

Akina is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for our clients. We are a small company with an open ear to our employees' needs in order to attract and retain quality talent that enables our customer's mission.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.