System Engineer - Top Secret with Full Scope Polygraph

Hatched Recruitment Group; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 191,000 - 259,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health plan

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced System Engineer to support mission-critical operations at Fort Meade, MD. The role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining complex systems for classified programs, requiring strong architecture, integration, and analysis expertise.

The ideal candidate has extensive SE experience, a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and the ability to work with cross-functional teams while ensuring security and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years as a System Engineer (SE) on relevant programs and contracts.
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline OR five (5) additional years of SE experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement system engineering solutions for high-priority government programs
• Analyze and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and scalability
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements and develop system roadmaps
• Oversee system security, compliance, and risk management
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring seamless operations
• Support software and hardware integration efforts

Skills

System Engineer

System architecture

Integration

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline

Job description

System Engineer - Fort Meade, MD

Base Salary: $225,000

Benefits: Full medical coverage for you and ALL your family - no deductible, no co-pay

Clearance Required: Top Secret with Full Scope Polygraph

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced System Engineer (SE) to support mission-critical operations at Fort Meade. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining complex systems within classified programs of similar scope, type, and complexity. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and expertise in system architecture, integration, and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement system engineering solutions for high-priority government programs
• Analyze and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability and scalability
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements and develop system roadmaps
• Oversee system security, compliance, and risk management
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring seamless operations
• Support software and hardware integration efforts

Required Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum 14 years as a System Engineer (SE) on relevant programs and contracts

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline OR
• Five (5) additional years of SE experience may be substituted for a degree

Security Clearance:

Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required

Why Join Us?

• Elite Compensation & Benefits - Competitive pay and unbeatable medical coverage for your entire family
• Mission-Driven Work - Contribute to national security initiatives at Fort Meade
• Career Growth - Work alongside top-tier professionals in a highly technical environment