System Engineer 4

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision and Dental coverage

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Career growth stipend

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Profit sharing bonus

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc seeks an experienced System Engineer 4 to support mission-focused programs using systems engineering across the full lifecycle. The role blends engineering, project coordination, Agile support, documentation, and customer engagement with government stakeholders and leadership.

The ideal candidate will produce technical artifacts, lead teams, and ensure delivery of complex projects while maintaining high standards and secure operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IS, Math, Physics, or related field and 10+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 15288 lifecycle processes.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and engineering artifacts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication and collaboration with government customers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles across the full system lifecycle.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and diagrams.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and support project execution.
• Maintain documentation repositories and ensure accuracy.
• Support helpdesk functions and track issues.
• Coordinate releases, end-user testing, and status reporting.
• Analyze alternatives and provide engineering recommendations.
• Participate in risk management, configuration management, and ISO/IEC 15288 areas.
• Develop and deliver engineering work products with quality and integrity.
• Mentor and coordinate engineers and staff as required.

Skills

Systems engineering

Communication

Agile support

Documentation

Customer engagement

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, IS, Math, Physics, or related

Job description

Description:

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking an experienced System Engineer 4 to support mission-focused programs through the application of systems engineering principles across the full system lifecycle. This role combines systems engineering, project coordination, Agile support, technical documentation, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can work effectively with government stakeholders, development teams, and senior leadership while ensuring the successful delivery of complex technical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply systems engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle, including development, integration, testing, deployment, operations, maintenance, and retirement.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, architecture and data flow diagrams, project overviews, reports, and customer presentations.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning and Retrospectives, while supporting project execution and team coordination.
• Manage and maintain documentation repositories, ensuring information remains accurate, current, and properly archived.
• Support user helpdesk functions by handling access requests, tracking bug reports, and coordinating feature requests with development teams.
• Coordinate release activities, end-user testing efforts, and status reporting to stakeholders.
• Analyze technical alternatives and provide recommendations to support project objectives and engineering decisions.
• Participate in requirements analysis, risk management, configuration management, and other ISO/IEC 15288 engineering process areas.
• Develop and deliver engineering work products while ensuring technical quality, integrity, and completeness.
• Mentor and coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical staff as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline and 10+ years of systems engineering experience (or equivalent combination of advanced degree and experience).
• Experience supporting system lifecycle activities and engineering processes aligned with ISO/IEC 15288.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, engineering artifacts, and project deliverables for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with experience working directly with government customers and cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience facilitating Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning activities, and retrospective meetings.
• Background supporting software development programs, release management, and user acceptance testing.
• Experience managing documentation repositories, project reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Familiarity with risk management, configuration management, requirements analysis, and systems engineering best practices.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

About us:

Founded in 2007, Columbia Technology Partners is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception, CTP has been instrumental in the technical design, engineering development, operational deployment, and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security, project management, systems/network engineering, security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience, expertise, and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements, develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.

At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP), we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals, but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values, the foundation we built around them, and the Partners we become along the way.

That's why our pay is competitive, our missions are critical, and our benefits
represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.

Salary Range Transparency

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.

How We Determine Salary Ranges

Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:

• Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
• Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
• Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
• Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
• Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Really good benefits, for really GREAT people:

From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; let's get where you're going, together.

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.

Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.

Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution

PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.

Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.

Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees, job candidates, contractors, stakeholders, partners, and visitors.

CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!