Systems Engineer – AI Requirements

Ctrl +; Corridor North (MD); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer 401(k) contribution

Life insurance and disability coverage

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Certification reimbursement

Equipment reimbursement

Referral and retention bonuses

Paid social and team events

Job summary

Ctrl+ seeks a seasoned software engineer to define, test and deliver AI-enabled features for a mission-critical enterprise application in Annapolis Junction, MD. This hybrid role requires in-person work with up to one telework day weekly and an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

You will elicit requirements from customers, translate them into technical specs and Jira epics, perform validation, and collaborate across AI stakeholders and engineers in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance required.
• Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience and a STEM bachelor's degree.
• Experience with Java or JavaScript frameworks and RESTful microservices.
• Familiar with AWS cloud architecture and deployment.
• Ability to elicit and document requirements; create Jira epics and user stories.
• Awareness of modern AI/ML advances.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and document functional requirements with customers.
• Turn requirements into technical specifications, Jira epics and user stories.
• Perform hands-on functional validation of new features.
• Act as technical liaison across engineers, developers and AI stakeholders.
• Present AI approaches and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Take part in Agile delivery across the development lifecycle.

Skills

Java/JS frameworks

RESTful microservices

AWS

Requirements elicitation

Jira

Functional testing

AI/ML awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: Hybrid – on-site with up to 1 day per week telework

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Define, test and deliver AI-enabled features for a mission-critical enterprise application, working side by side with customers and developers.

The mission

Support an enterprise reporting and dissemination system that is integrating AI-enabled capabilities into mission workflows.

What you’ll do

• Elicit and document functional requirements with customers
• Turn requirements into technical specifications, Jira epics and user stories
• Perform hands-on functional validation of new features
• Act as technical liaison across engineers, developers and AI stakeholders
• Present AI approaches and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences
• Take part in Agile delivery across the development lifecycle

What you’ll bring

• 6 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Familiarity with Java or JavaScript frameworks and RESTful microservices
• AWS cloud architecture and deployment
• Requirements elicitation and documentation
• Jira user stories and epics
• Functional testing
• Awareness of modern AI/ML advances

Preferred qualifications

• Technical artifacts for AI integration
• Evaluating AI architectures and model performance
• Coordinating AI solutions from concept to deployment

Compensation and flexibility

$77.31–$85.36 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.