Systems Engineer – Junior

JTEC Consulting, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEC Consulting LLC seeks a junior Systems Engineer to support the system lifecycle for complex technical systems at Fort Meade, MD. Candidates must have a relevant engineering discipline, be a U.S. citizen, and hold TS/SCI with polygraph.

The role requires collaboration with government and contractor teams and offers on-site work with potential relocation support. Responsibilities include design, development, integration, testing, deployment, documentation, and vendor coordination to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline with 3 years of experience OR Master’s with 1 year of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication and ability to work with government/contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, integration, and maintenance of complex systems.
• Ensure reliable operation to meet organizational requirements.
• Translate requirements into efficient system solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Apply analytical skills for troubleshooting and system improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in engineering/related

Master's in engineering/related

Job description

Systems Engineer – Junior
Fort Meade, MD 20755

JTEC Consulting LLC focuses on successfully delivering solutions to meet our clients’ most critical needs. Our founding members have decades of experience delivering a wide range of solutions to Air Force and DOD clients. We are a Veteran-Owned Small Business.

Security Requirement: Current TS/SCI with Polygraph

Location Note: On-Site, Relocation support will be considered for candidates outside DC Metro commuting area

Position Type: Full Time W-2 (no 1099 or Corp-to-Corp is available)

Position Description:
JTEC Consulting is hiring a junior level System Engineer to provide system lifecycle support. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated analytical and technical skills to support a dynamic technical environment. Current U.S. government security access is required for consideration.

Contingency: Anticipated start date in June 2026 pending program funding and approval.

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Work as part of a collaborative team supporting design, development, integration, and maintenance for complex technical systems.
• Ensure reliable operation to meet organizational requirements.
• Interact with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into efficient and effective system solutions.
• Apply analytical skills for troubleshooting and issue resolution, and implement system improvements.
• Evaluate system performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Coordinate with vendor partners, as required.
• Promote industry best practices to meet customer’s requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements include (but are not limited to):

• U.S. citizenship; no dual citizenship
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
• Education: Engineering or other technical discipline related to systems engineering such as computer science, physics, or math
• Experience: Bachelor’s with 3 years of related experience OR Master’s with 1 year of related experience
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience supporting the systems engineering lifecycle including:
• Design and development
• Testing
• Production
• Deployment and distribution
• Operation
• Maintenance and support
• Decommissioning
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills to work in a collaborative environment with government and contractor teams
• Must be self-driven and able to work independently in a dynamic environment that offers stretch growth opportunities for continuous learning and development

JTEC Consulting LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary:
JTEC offers competitive compensation and benefits to all employees. Salary ranges are advertised based on good faith estimates at the time of posting and indicating pay that JTEC anticipates for successful applicants. The estimated salary range displayed in this posting is dependent upon position requirements, individual qualifications, education, experience, location, and other job related factors. Our recruiting team will review candidates’ related experience and desired salary targets during the evaluation process. All qualified candidates will be considered.