Systems Engineer, Senior

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 91,600 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Insurance programs

Education and training assistance

Job summary

A federal government contractor located in Bethesda, Maryland seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to lead engineering teams and engage with technical troubleshooting. The ideal candidate should possess an active Secret Clearance, a relevant degree with several years of experience, and leadership skills. Compensation ranges from $91,600 to $153,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• Bachelor's Degree with relevant work experience or a PhD in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers on projects.
• Engage in hands-on technical work with the engineering team.
• Coordinate with government engineering teams.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Leadership experience

Strong working knowledge of virtual computing including VMware

Technical experience supporting Information Assurance/Cybersecurity

Demonstrated experience communicating with senior level customers

Education

Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and 2+ years of experience

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Systems Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Lead a team of talented, and experienced engineers on new and ongoing projects
• Engage in hands-on technical work alongside the engineering team
• Perform direct technical troubleshooting and problem resolution in systems and infrastructure
• Coordinate with government engineers teams to ensure continuous operations
• Ensure continuous integration and deployment of projects updates
• Oversee day-to-day operations supporting the customer\'s acquisition support mission
• Manage personnel development and complete performance appraisals of AMERICAN SYSTEMS employees

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor\'s Degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and 2+ years of experience
• Technical experience supporting Information Assurance/Cybersecurity
• Leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience communicating with senior level customers
• Strong working knowledge of virtual computing including VMware
• Strong understanding of Test Plans and Development Plans

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $91,600.00/Yr. - USD $153,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status