System Engineer 2

Wyetech; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 62,832 - 165,119; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% automatic SEP IRA contribution

Up to 200 hours PTO annually

Medical, Vision, and Dental plans

Employee Referral Bonus up to $10,000

Various team-building events

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Fort Meade, Maryland, seeks an experienced Systems Engineer with RF expertise to deploy and sustain critical communication systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, specifically with RF technologies. The role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance and offers competitive compensation. The company prides itself on a supportive and engaging workplace culture, providing excellent retirement benefits and various perks to its employees.

Qualifications

• Must have active TS/SCI clearance.
• 14+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and integration of RF communication systems.
• Provide lifecycle systems engineering support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on security and technical issues.

Skills

Deploying RF systems

Integrating RF systems

Sustaining RF systems

Linux and Windows Server

Virtualization support

Troubleshooting technical issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in systems engineering or related field

14 years of experience as a Systems Engineer

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer with RF expertise to support the deployment, installation, integration, and sustainment of critical radio frequency (RF) communication systems. The selected candidate will apply systems engineering to both GOTS-based and mission-tailored RF solutions, contributing to system architecture, modernization initiatives, and lifecycle engineering activities across a diverse communications portfolio.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• Deploy, integrate, and sustain GOTS and mission-specific RF communication systems (HF/VHF/UHF), including hardware and software RF/FORNSAT platforms.
• Provide full lifecycle systems engineering support (requirements, design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment).
• Architect, configure, and optimize RF and GOTS-based solutions to meet mission and security requirements.
• Administer and maintain Linux and Windows Server environments, ensuring performance, high availability, and compliance.
• Deliver virtualization support across cloud-based and on-premises infrastructures.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement modernization efforts to enhance reliability, interoperability, and mission effectiveness.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders and cross-functional teams to provide technical direction, security best practices, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
• Minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience as a Systems Engineer on programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree

Required Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience deploying, installing, integrating, and sustaining RF systems, including HF, VHF, and UHF platforms, with familiarity in GOTS-based solutions

The Benefits Package

• Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include

• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

$45.61 - $119.86 an hour

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.