Systems Engineer II - Data & Analytics with Security Clearance

Black Eagle Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Eagle Defense in Fort Meade, MD, seeks a Systems Engineer II to support analytical engineering, data analysis, and system modeling across mission-critical systems and enterprise environments.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate mission requirements into technical solutions across the full system lifecycle, performing analyses and delivering actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Fourteen years of experience in system engineering or related analytical roles.
• Bachelor's degree required; five additional years can substitute for the degree.
• Experience with DoDAF or MBSE and DoD/IC programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate mission requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop system models and analyze data to inform decisions.
• Support architecture frameworks and cross-functional teams across the lifecycle.
• Deliver actionable insights and engineering assessments for mission systems.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and analysts.

Skills

Analytical engineering

Data analysis

System modeling

Requirements analysis

Lifecycle engineering

DoDAF/MBSE

Stakeholder coordination

DoD/IC programs

Python/MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering

Job description

Job Description SALARY RANGE $128,000 - $185,000/year. DUTIES As a successful candidate for the Systems Engineer II role, you will support analytical engineering, data analysis, and system modeling activities across mission-critical systems and enterprise environments. You will work closely with government stakeholders, analysts, and cross-functional engineering teams to translate mission requirements into technical solutions across the full system lifecycle. In this capacity, you will conduct technical and quantitative analyses, develop system models, support architecture frameworks, and deliver actionable insights that inform key engineering decisions and enhance overall mission system performance.

Required Skills

• * Analytical engineering and quantitative data analysis
• System architecture modeling and framework support
• Requirements analysis and development
• Full-lifecycle systems engineering (integration planning, testing, and performance evaluation)
• Data-driven system analysis and technical assessment
• Stakeholder coordination and cross-discipline collaboration

Qualifications

Fourteen (14) years of experience as a System Engineer supporting systems engineering, analytical engineering, or technical analysis activities on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within complex enterprise or mission systems environments. Requires a Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; five (5) years of additional systems engineering experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree.

Demonstrated Experience

• Demonstrated experience in: * Performing system requirements analysis and translating operational requirements into technical solutions.
• Supporting data analysis, system modeling, or analytical evaluation of complex systems.
• Analyzing system performance metrics, operational data, or technical datasets to inform engineering decisions.
• Supporting system architecture development and engineering documentation.
• Conducting technical analysis, modeling, or trade studies to evaluate system capabilities and performance.
• Supporting system integration, testing, and verification activities.
• Supporting system lifecycle engineering activities, including requirements development, architecture design, integration, and sustainment.
• Developing or analyzing system architectures using engineering frameworks such as DoDAF.
• Collaborating with engineering teams, analysts, and government stakeholders.
• Developing technical reports, analytical documentation, or engineering assessments.

Desired Skills

• * Supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
• Performing data analysis using tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, or similar analytical platforms.
• Developing system models, simulations, or performance analysis tools.
• Supporting system architecture modeling using DoDAF or model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches.
• Analyzing large datasets or operational performance data to support mission systems.
• Supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, or secure system architectures.
• Supporting engineering trade studies, system performance optimization, or mission analysis.