Systems Engineer

Accenture Federal Services; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 111,800 - 221,800; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Systems Engineer in Fort Meade, Maryland. This role focuses on the entire lifecycle of engineering systems, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure all systems meet high performance and reliability standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering and extensive experience in system design, integration, and technical problem-solving. An active TS/SCI clearance is essential for this position as it involves sensitive projects.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience in engineering systems lifecycle.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements and lead design and development activities.
• Guide users in formulating requirements and conducting feasibility studies.
• Develop system architecture and documentation.

Skills

Engineering systems lifecycle experience

System design documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Systems Engineer

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Systems Engineer who will be at the forefront of shaping and sustaining the technical backbone of the organization. Your responsibilities span the entire lifecycle of engineering systems, from initial conception and design through development, rigorous testing, production, deployment, and ongoing operation. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to translate complex requirements into robust, scalable solutions, ensuring that every system meets performance, reliability, and user experience standards. Your role will also involve diagnosing and resolving technical issues, implementing enhancements, and maintaining comprehensive documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements and lead design and development activities
• Guide users in formulating requirements, advise alternative approaches, and conduct feasibility studies
• Incorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations
• Develop system architecture and system design documentation
• Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans
• Interact with the customer regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts
• Have ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility
• Communicate with other program personnel, overseers, and senior executives

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience in engineering systems over their lifecycle (for example, conception, design & development, testing, production, distribution/deployment, operation, maintenance & support, decommissioning)
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Compensation

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the City of Cleveland is: $111,800—$221,800 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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