Systems Engineer

SOSi; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology firm is seeking a Systems Engineer with C4I and/or C5ISRT experience to join their team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role involves developing solutions for communications equipment, conducting testing, and providing detailed reporting. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance and significant experience in systems and electrical engineering, as well as software development in Python and C++. This position offers a dynamic work environment that may demand non-traditional hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• 5+ years of experience supporting software development.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Cl Polygraph.
• Experience with UHF, HF, and ELF frequency spectrums.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative solutions to technical problems.
• Write and review reports on hardware and software capabilities.
• Develop hardware and software prototypes and conduct testing.
• Create schematics for equipment and prototypes.
• Develop custom data processing tools in Python and C++.
• Provide detailed test reports and conduct demonstrations.

Skills

Technical writing

Oral communication

Troubleshooting

Creative problem solving

Collaboration

Software development

Electrical engineering

Hardware prototyping

Test reporting

Python

C++

LabVIEW

Education

Degree in systems or electrical engineering

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

Overview

SOSi is seeking a Systems Engineer C4l and/or C5ISRT experience to support a government program in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. This position will support a multi-functional team and requires both strong technical and collaborative skills. Extensive on the job training will be required and the ideal candidate will embrace the knowledge transfer process.

Essential Job Duties

• Leverage technical expertise to develop creative solutions to technical problems related to communications equipment.
• Write and review reports related to hardware and software capabilities.
• Develop hardware and software prototypes and emulators. Conduct testing to validate solutions.
• Create schematics for existing equipment and prototypes.
• Develop custom data processing tools in Python, C++.
• Provide detailed written test reports.
• Conduct demonstrations of tests for line and supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Active in-scope TS/SCI with Cl Polygraph.
• 5 years of experience in systems engineering.
• 5 years of experience supporting software development.
• 5 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with Labview.
• Technical writing experience.
• Strong oral communication skills, including conducting formal presentations.
• Experience with UHF, HF, and ELF frequency spectrums and encrypted communications systems/equipment.
• Service in US military or as a contractor/government employee supporting C4I/C5ISRT missions.
• Experience writing code in Python and C++.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in systems or electrical engineering.
• 10 years of experience in system engineering.
• 8 years of experience supporting software development.
• 8 years of electrical engineering experience.

Additional Information

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• May require periods of non-traditional working hours including consecutive nights or weekends (if applicable).

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.