Systems Engineer Level 5 (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Poly Required)

J T; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 165,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J T in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a Senior Systems Engineer (Level 5) to provide enterprise-level systems engineering leadership across all lifecycle stages. You will ensure technical integrity and guide MBSE activities using Cameo and SysML, while interfacing with government stakeholders and senior executives.

The role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph and experience with ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, DoDAF/FEAF architectures, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• At least 13–19 years of systems engineering experience depending on degree.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 15288 framework areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead MBSE activities, develop system models and architecture artifacts.
• Develop architectures aligned with DoDAF or FEAF frameworks.
• Oversee requirements, decomposition, design, verification, and transition to operations.
• Manage project workflows, risks, baselines, interfaces, and metrics.
• Interface with government stakeholders, executives, and program leadership.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

DoDAF/FEAF

Stakeholder management

Architecture leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Jira

Job description

Clearance Requirement:

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range:

$165,000 - $198,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking a senior Systems Engineer (Level 5) to deliver enterprise-level systems engineering leadership across all lifecycle phases-Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement-in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will maintain primary responsibility for the technical integrity, completeness, and quality of systems engineering deliverables aligned with ISO/IEC 15288 process areas. You will direct technical architecture development using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, guide defense acquisition processes, manage technical risks, and interface directly with government stakeholders, senior executives, and program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply advanced systems engineering principles across all lifecycle stages in accordance with ISO/IEC 15288 framework areas (Technical, Project, Enterprise/Project-Enabling, and Agreement).
• Lead Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities, developing system models, diagrams, and architecture artifacts using Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML.
• Develop, assess, and manage architectures aligned with DoDAF and/or FEAF frameworks.
• Oversee stakeholder requirements definition, system decomposition, architecture design, verification, validation, and operational transition.
• Manage project and decision processes, including risk management, configuration baselines, interface definitions, and system metrics.
• Track project workflows, tasks, and deliverables using Jira.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor and liaison to government overseers, customer representatives, and executive stakeholders regarding systems engineering considerations and technical conflict resolution.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• High School Diploma / GED plus at least 19 years of general systems engineering experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus at least 15 years of systems engineering experience, OR
• Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus at least 13 years of systems engineering experience, OR
• Ph.D. in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus at least 13 years of systems engineering experience.

Frameworks & Standards: Demonstrated experience with ISO/IEC 15288 process areas and the Defense Acquisition System lifecycle.

Architecture & MBSE: Hands-on technical proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, and DoDAF or FEAF architecture frameworks.

Tools: Hands-on experience using Jira for issue tracking, agile tasking, and project management.

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement for continued education and professional certifications

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.