System Engineer 4

Wyetech, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA contributions to retirement

Up to 200 hours PTO annually

Medical, Vision & Dental

Life and AD&D

Disability coverage

Employee referral bonus up to $10,000

Mobility among Wyetech contracts

Company events and branding

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC is seeking a Data Modernization System Engineer to provide engineering and project management for the customer’s data modernization efforts, working directly with the customer to translate vague requirements into actionable tasks. The role focuses on interfacing with stakeholders and refining requirements for delivery.

The position requires agile program experience, SAFe/Scrum, Jira/Confluence, and strong communication skills to coordinate with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.
• A High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general systems engineering experience (any process area).
• 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.
• 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.
• Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas and deliver related work products.
• Assist in creating and delivering work products for ISO/IEC 15288 Project and Technical Process Areas.
• Develop and recommend analyses of technical alternatives for projects.
• Engage with government and program personnel to communicate technical considerations and risks.
• Lead or supervise contractor engineers and coordinate with teams on technical design and integration.

Skills

Agile SAFe/Scrum

Jira & Confluence

Communication & facilitation

Requirements analysis

Release planning & Git workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

High School Diploma + 14 years exp

Tools

Git

GitLab

Job description

Wyetech is seeking a Data Modernization System Engineer with strong project management skills who will provide the engineering and project management to support the customer's Chief Data Architect data modernization efforts to streamline data processing. This individual will act as the contract's face for a critical effort that will change the data environment for the customer. The role will work directly with the customer to identify, capture and service new and sometimes ambiguous requirements while also keeping an eye out for new opportunities for the program in support of the customer. The ideal candidate for this role will be someone that can take vague guidance and develop a course of action, interface well with customers and other stake holders, and recognize areas for growth. Ideally, you will have familiarity with either the data movement and architecture of the customer, or knowledge and experience with SIGINT operations, particularly data acquisition and movement.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Agile Project Management expertise with hands on SAFe/Scrum experience and utilization of Jira & Confluence.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and impediment removal skills; adept at leading meetings, documenting outcomes, and aligning teams with senior leadership.
• Deep understanding of the customer’s data flow architecture and ability to translate vague requirements into prioritized, actionable development tasks.
• Proven track record in release planning, sprint reviews, Scrum of Scrums, and managing Git workflows (commits, merges, pushes).
• Experience guiding enterprise scale software development teams, providing technical feedback, and maintaining excellent time management and organization.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience as a Product Owner in an Agile environment
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework environment (SAFe)
• Experience with Apache NiFi
• Operational SIGINT experience
• Experience with the unclassified development environment
• Experience with GitLab

This position will be funded 11/1/2026.

PRIVAC required.

Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288: (U) Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal; (U) Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement; (U) Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management; (U) Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply.

Capabilities:

• (U) Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of a work product in Technical Process Areas associated with the ISO/IEC 15288.
• (U) Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of multiple work products in Project and/or Technical Process Areas associated with any of the ISO/IEC 15288 processes.
• (U) Assist in performing systems engineering activities in the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas.
• (U) Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations.
• (U) Develop and deliver a work product in any of the ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.
• (U) Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products of either the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas.
• (U) Independently analyze, and recommend alternatives for elements of project’s technical design.
• (U) Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products in each of the ISO/IEC 15288 Project and Technical Process Areas.
• (U) Supervise or coordinate the work of other contractor engineers or technicians on a project.
• (U) Analyze and propose appropriate engineering standards and processes for a project.
• (U) Assist in conducting an evaluation to determine its suitability for project implementation.
• (U) Assist in developing a new or innovative approach to a technical or engineering issue.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note2) from an accredited college or university plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience.

• A High School Diploma or GED plus fourteen (14) years of general systems engineering experience (any process area).

• A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note 2) from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience.

• A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note 2) from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience.

• 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).

Note 1 – Examples of Qualified engineering fields include: Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and EngineeringManagement.

Note 2 - Examples of related disciplines include: Chemistry, Computer Science, InformationSystems, Mathematics, and Physics.

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.

Salary Range: $68.92 - $125.89 USD Hourly

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. *Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

Benefits:

• 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.
• 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
  • 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.

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.

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

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.