System Engineer - Top Secret with Full Scope Polygraph

Hatched Recruitment Group; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 221,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage for you and ALL/

ALL your family - no deductible, no co

no co-pay

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group seeks an experienced System Engineer for mission-critical work at Fort Meade. You will design, develop, and maintain complex systems within classified programs, with emphasis on architecture, integration, and analysis.

The role requires 7–30 years of SE experience, a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), and Top Secret clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. Strong collaboration across teams is essential to deliver secure, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–30 years of System Engineer experience on relevant programs.
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent SE experience.
• Top Secret with Full Scope Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

System Engineering

Requirements analysis

System integration

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Five (5) additional years SE experience substituted for degree

Job description

System Engineer - Fort Meade, MD

Base Salary: $245,000

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 7-30 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

If you are a highly skilled System Engineer ready for an exciting challenge.