Systems Engineer: Enterprise‑Scale, Mission‑Critical Delivery

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

Referral Bonus Program

Retirement: 401k

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc. is seeking Systems Engineers to support the full lifecycle from concept to retirement.

The role spans integration, requirements analysis, architecture, verification, and transition with opportunities for Level 2 through Level 6, including project leadership and enterprise engineering responsibilities. Candidates will collaborate with customers, program personnel, and government stakeholders to deliver mission-critical capabilities and manage technical risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or related discipline (see list).
• Level 2 requires 4 years SE experience; advanced degrees may substitute for experience.
• Levels 3–6 specify increasing experience or advanced degrees as substitutes.

Responsibilities

• Apply SE principles across the lifecycle (concept through retirement).
• Support ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas and enterprise engineering activities.
• Develop analyses, architecture, integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Lead or supervise engineering teams on larger programs as you advance levels.
• Communicate risks, status, and technical recommendations to stakeholders.

Education

Level 2: BS + 4 years SE experience; Masters substitutes 1 year; PhD substitutes 3 yrs

Level 3: 6 years SE exp; HS+10 yrs OR Master/PhD +4 yrs

Level 4: 10 years SE exp; HS+14 yrs OR Master/PhD +8 yrs

Level 5: 15 years SE exp; HS+19 yrs OR Master/PhD +13 yrs

Level 6: 20 years SE exp; HS+24 yrs OR Master/PhD +18 yrs

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc. is seeking Systems Engineers to support the full lifecycle from concept to retirement.

The role spans integration, requirements analysis, architecture, verification, and transition with opportunities for Level 2 through Level 6, including project leadership and enterprise engineering responsibilities. Candidates will collaborate with customers, program personnel, and government stakeholders to deliver mission-critical capabilities and manage technical risks.