System Engineer IV

Black Eagle Defense; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to manage technical integrity and lifecycle processes for mission-critical systems. You will lead architectural designs, engage stakeholders and government partners, and drive technical excellence across the systems engineering lifecycle.

The role emphasizes lifecycle management, architecture leadership, and governance with clear communication across engineering teams and customers, including data/AI capabilities where applicable.

Qualifications

• Degree or extensive experience in systems engineering; relevant fields preferred.
• Experience across lifecycle stages from concept to retirement.
• Strong architectural design and integration experience.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle Management: Direct systems engineering phases from Concept and Development to Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical liaison for customers, partner programs, and internal leadership.
• Technical Governance: Ensure compliance and quality across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, including requirements definition, architectural design, integration, and risk management.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead technical discussions, define API contracts, and document integration architectures to ensure clear communication across engineering, user, and project management teams.

Skills

System Architecture

Customer Engagement

Technical Communication

Data & AI/ML Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree +10 years systems engineering

Master's or PhD +8 years systems engineering

High School Diploma/GED +14 years systems engineering

Tools

NiFi

Camel

REST

GraphQL

Java

Spring Boot

Job description

Salary: $180000 - $200000
We are seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to manage technical integrity and lifecycle processes for our mission-critical systems. You will lead complex architectural designs, engage directly with stakeholders and government partners, and drive technical excellence across the systems engineering lifecycle

Job Description
Salary: $180000 - $200000
We are seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to manage technical integrity and lifecycle processes for our mission-critical systems. You will lead complex architectural designs, engage directly with stakeholders and government partners, and drive technical excellence across the systems engineering lifecycle
Key Responsibilities

• Lifecycle Management: Direct systems engineering phases from Concept and Development to Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical liaison for customers, partner programs, and internal leadership.
• Technical Governance: Ensure compliance and quality across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, including requirements definition, architectural design, integration, and risk management.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead technical discussions, define API contracts, and document integration architectures to ensure clear communication across engineering, user, and project management teams.
  

Core Capabilities

• System Architecture: Proficiency in designing integration patterns and leading technical strategy.
• Customer Engagement: Ability to translate complex operational needs into actionable technical requirements and present capabilities effectively.
• Technical Communication: Skilled in authoring customer-facing documentation and briefing mixed technical/non-technical audiences.
  

Strong Differentiators

• Data & AI/ML Expertise: Experience architecting analytics and AI/ML features (e.g., pattern recognition, anomaly detection) for analyst workflows.
• Domain Knowledge: Background in SIGINT/RF, UTT processes, or multi-INT correlation tradecraft.
  

Education & Experience Requirements

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline + 10 years of systems engineering experience.
• Option 2: Master's or PhD in a qualified engineering field or related discipline + 8 years of systems engineering experience.
• Option 3: High School Diploma/GED + 14 years of general systems engineering experience.
  

Note: Qualified engineering fields include Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management. Related disciplines include Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics.
Desired Skills
Technical Skills (Preferred)

• Experience with integration platforms (NiFi, Camel, messaging systems) and API design (REST/GraphQL).
• Familiarity with Java/Spring Boot and data modeling trade-offs (relational vs. search indices vs. graph).