Systems Engineer I

Technology Service Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation

401(k) plan

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Co-sponsored health plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Technology Service Corporation is seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer I in Silver Spring, MD to support Navy sensor and combat system development. The role involves model simulation for Anti-Air Warfare and Ballistic Missile Defense systems, data analysis, and regular interaction with U.S. Government customers.

The ideal candidate will possess a technical degree, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn about defense technology. Benefits include participation in an Employee Stock Option Plan and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication for daily and presentation duties.
• Willingness to work on a blend of technical and operational tasks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Simulation set-up, execution, data analysis, and presentation of results.
• Model development, enhancements or error correction.
• Regular interaction with U.S. Government customers.
• Documentation and presentation to mixed audiences.
• Significant interaction with radar system and modeling engineers.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Interest in Navy's AEGIS combat system and defense technology

Skill in C++ or Java

Comfort in Windows and Linux environments

Education

Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science

Job description

TSC is seeking an entry‑level Systems Engineer I to support development, testing, and assessment of Navy sensors and combat systems in Silver Spring, MD. This position focuses on development and use of models and simulation of Navy Anti‑Air Warfare (AAW) and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) systems in a software‑model based environment, and will also perform data analysis of fielded systems (hardware and software).

Responsibilities

• Simulation set‑up, execution, data analysis, and presentation of results.
• Model development, enhancements or error correction.
• Regular interaction with U.S. Government customers, performing both technical and operational tasks.
• Documentation and presentation to mixed audiences of technical, operational, and managerial staff.
• Significant interaction with TSC radar system and modeling & simulation engineers.
• Execution of assigned tasking at both individual and team levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a comparable technical degree well‑grounded in physics and math.
• Minimum 3.3 GPA.
• Strong written and oral communication for daily and presentation duties.
• Willingness to work on a blend of technical and operational tasks.
• Interest in Navy’s AEGIS combat system and defense technology.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Unmarked transcript with resume.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in combat system design evaluation and testing.
• Willingness to learn about technical details of radar systems.
• Signal processing and/or track filtering experience.
• Skill in C++ or Java.
• Comfort in Windows and Linux environments.

Salary & Compensation

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range is $83,000 – $108,000 per year, depending on experience and location. The role is eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Co‑sponsored health plan.
• Paid leave.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.