System Engineer Level I

Ops Tech Alliance, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ops Tech Alliance, Inc. seeks a System Engineer Level 1 to support complex government programs by applying systems engineering across the full lifecycle.

This role ensures technical integrity, quality, and completeness of engineering deliverables within a dynamic mission environment at Fort Meade. Candidates must hold TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph, with a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience; familiarity with Python and RF testing; and readiness to travel up to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field or related discipline with 1 year of systems engineering experience.
• 12 credit hours in ISO/IEC 15288 areas may substitute for 1 year experience.
• High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years of systems engineering experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience with coding Python and Visual Basic for Applications.
• Strong RF knowledge for EMI testing across HF, VHF, UHF spectra.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering processes across lifecycle phases (concept to retirement).
• Support ISO/IEC 15288 process areas.
• Interface with Government stakeholders on technical issues and risks.
• Ensure integrity, quality, and completeness of engineering products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including program management and developers.
• Support requirements development, system design, integration, testing, and validation.
• Identify and manage system-level risks and provide mitigations.
• Contribute to technical reviews and program status reports.

Skills

Python programming

Visual Basic for Applications

RF theory knowledge

Test planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Alternative: 12 credit hours in ISO/IEC 15288 areas

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

System Engineer Level 1 (TS/SCI & FSP Required)

Salary: $110, 000 to $145,000 per year

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support complex programs by applying systems engineering principles across the full system lifecycle. This role ensures technical integrity, quality, and completeness of deliverables while supporting mission-critical objectives in a dynamic government environment. This position requires some travel up to 10 days, 3 times per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering processes across all lifecycle phases: concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement
• Support and implement activities aligned with ISO/IEC 15288 systems engineering standard process areas
• Interface directly with Government stakeholders to address technical considerations, risks, issues, and conflict resolution
• Ensure the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of engineering products and deliverables
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program management, developers, and senior leadership
• Support requirements development, system design, integration, testing, and validation activities
• Identify and manage system-level risks and provide mitigation strategies
• Contribute to technical reviews, briefings, and program status reports for Government and executive audiences
• Maintain compliance with program standards, policies, and contractual requirements

Required Clearance

• TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of systems engineering experience.

  OR

  Twelve (12) credit hours of college coursework in one (1) or more of the ISO/IEC 15288 Technical Process Areas may be substituted for the required one (1) year of systems engineering experience.

  OR

  A High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of general system engineering experience (any Process Area) may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree

• Experience with coding Python and Visual Basic for applications
• Strong experience in applying RF theoretical and academic knowledge in EMI testing unintended emissions within HF, VHF, and UHF spectrum
• Familiar with RF tools (network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes) and components (amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, terminators, etc)
• Formulating and documenting test plans
• Draft and issue technical recommendations through formal test reports
• Specify and/or review system and component technical performance requirements to ensure optimal functionality while meeting E3 noise electric field limit.
• Collaborate internal and external agency stakeholders to ensure technical support enables the E3 Program and customer mission requirements
• Must be able to travel 3 times per year for 7-10 days at a time
• Preferred but not required:experience in electromagnetic compatibility testing, electromagnetic interference mitigation, and /or antenna calibration

Company Overview

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals with over 100 years of combined experience, and was formed with a singular focus: to bridge the gap between operations and technology to enable mission success. We are a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Team Member Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Work-life Balance

Our employees have achieved incredible things working on some of the most important technology and security projects in locations around the world to safeguard national security. We focuson hiring top talent and we want you to join our team.

OTA is an Equal Employment 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.

This is a full time position