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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company匹配

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks a Systems Engineer Level 5 in Annapolis, MD with Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. You will provide enterprise-level systems engineering leadership across life-cycle phases and direct architecture development using MBSE with Cameo and SysML.

Responsibilities include risk management, DoDAF/FEAF alignment, and stakeholder liaison. Qualifications include 19+ years of systems engineering or 15+ with advanced degrees, ISO/IEC 15288 experience, and proficiency with Jira for

Qualifications

• Senior-level systems engineer with leadership across lifecycle stages.
• Experience with ISO/IEC 15288 and Defense Acquisition lifecycle.
• Hands-on MBSE using SysML and model-based architecture methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead MBSE activities and develop system models and architecture artifacts.
• Define and manage architectures with DoDAF/FEAF frameworks.
• Oversee requirements, decomposition, verification, and transition to operations.
• Manage risks, baselines, interfaces, and system metrics.
• Track project tasks and deliverables using Jira.
• Act as technical advisor to government stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

Cameo Systems Modeler

DoDAF/FEAF

Jira

Systems engineering

ISO/IEC 15288

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Ph.D. in Engineering

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Jira

Job description

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

Annapolis, United States

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.

Education & Experience

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

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

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.