Systems Engineer

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; Tysons (VA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Senior System Engineer to join the BIM Design team. This is a remote position with potential on-site collaboration; US citizenship and DoD security clearance are typically required for federal-focused environments.

The role emphasizes design system development, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, and product teams. Travel up to 20% may be needed to support on-site location analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of system engineering experience with both physical and virtualized environments and modern UI frameworks.
• Knowledge of memory access protocols, semiconductor physics, and computer architecture (advantage).
• Experience with debugging techniques.
• Certifications: CompTIA Security+CE; ITIL Foundation; RHCE/RHCSA preferred.
• Clearance: US Citizenship; DoD Secret security clearance or Interim clearance.
• Up to 20% US based travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, scalability, and extensibility of the design system, including component libraries, style guides, and design tokens
• Write and manage requirements for new features, UI updates, and legacy system enhancements; align with product managers, designers, and developers
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of design system elements into applications
• Assist in the development, testing, release, and support software updates for design system components as well as resolve bugs and implement solutions
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, high- and low-level design documents (HLD/LLD), and usage guidelines for internal and external teams
• Provide technical support to installers, end users, and internal teams; diagnose and resolve complex issues
• Strategic Initiatives: Develop and execute strategic initiatives for design system adoption, scalability, and performance improvements

Skills

High-level programming languages

UI design tools

Debugging techniques

Memory access protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/electrical engineering or related field

Job description

SMS is seeking a Mid-Senior level System Engineer to work as part of the BIM Design team. The position is a remote position; however, travel may be required for team collaboration on site location analysis.

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, scalability, and extensibility of the design system, including component libraries, style guides, and design tokens
• Write and manage requirements for new features, UI updates, and legacy system enhancements; align with product managers, designers, and developers
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (design, engineering, product) to ensure seamless integration of design system elements into applications
• Assist in the development, testing, release, and support software updates for design system components as well as resolve bugs and implement solutions
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, high- and low-level design documents (HLD/LLD), and usage guidelines for internal and external teams
• Provide technical support to installers, end users, and internal teams; diagnose and resolve complex issues
• Strategic Initiatives: Develop and execute strategic initiatives for design system adoption, scalability, and performance improvements

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
• Experience: Minium of 5-7 years of system engineering expertise with both physical and virtualized environments and modern UI frameworks
• Skills:
  • Underling of high-level programming languages and UI design tools
  • Knowledge of memory access protocols, semiconductor physics, and computer architecture (advantage)
  • Experience with debugging techniques
• Certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+CE
  • ITIL Foundation
  • RHCE/RHCSA - Preferred
• Clearance:
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen
  • DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain an Interim clearance.
• Up to 20% US based travel may be required.

Salary Range - $100,000 - $115,000

SMS is an Equal 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.