Systems Engineer-TS/SCI

Dalcom Engineering; Maryland; On-site; USD 112,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dalcom Engineering in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to support mission-critical R&D, systems engineering, and modernization for the U.S. Army. The role emphasizes MBSE-driven architectures, DoD standards, and modular open systems approaches.

You will lead lifecycle programs, integrate software, hardware, and networks, and produce robust technical documentation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 3+ years in systems engineering, and an active

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in systems engineering.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Experience with MBSE methodologies and tools such as MagicDraw and SysML is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with DoD standards and modular open systems approaches preferred.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation and technical presentations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple technical priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of software, web, and hardware systems from initial specifications through rollout and maintenance.
• Integrate network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices to create cohesive, resilient solutions.
• Apply MBSE methodologies and tools (e.g., MagicDraw, SysML) to develop and document system architectures.
• Ensure system designs are modular, scalable, interoperable, and maintainable, leveraging MOSA principles and DoD standards.
• Conduct technical trade studies, engineering reviews, and interface mapping to verify system interoperability and compliance.
• Translate organizational interoperability visions into practical, standards-based system designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage specifications, design, coding, testing, and maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and architectural viewpoints to support Information Support Plans (ISP) and enable system

Skills

MBSE

Security Clearance TS/SCI

Systems integration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MagicDraw

SysML

Job description

Position Overview

Dalcom Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support a team focused on mission-critical research, development, systems engineering, and modernization efforts for the U.S. Army.

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Company: Dalcom Engineering

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary: $112,000 – $197,000

About Us

Founded in 1998, Dalcom Engineering is a HUBZone-certified small business committed to providing engineering solutions to the Government and private sectors. Through specializations in computer programming/software development, engineering modeling, systems engineering, and combat systems analysis, Dalcom Engineering takes pride in building and empowering teams that continue to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of sophisticated software, web, and hardware systems from initial specifications through rollout and maintenance.
• Integrate network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices to create cohesive, resilient solutions.
• Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools (e.g., MagicDraw, SysML) to develop and document system architectures.
• Ensure system designs are modular, scalable, interoperable, and maintainable, leveraging MOSA principles and DoD standards.
• Conduct technical trade studies, engineering reviews, and interface mapping to verify system interoperability and compliance.
• Translate organizational interoperability visions into practical, standards-based system designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage specifications, design, coding, testing, and maintenance activities.
• Prepare technical documentation and architectural viewpoints to support Information Support Plans (ISP) and enable system

Qualifications / Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience in systems engineering
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Security Clearance.
• Experience with systems integration, MBSE methodologies, and tools such as MagicDraw and SysML is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with DoD standards and modular open systems approaches preferred.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation and technical presentations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple technical priorities.

What We Offer

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you're driven by intellectually stimulating work, enjoy collaborating with talented peers, and thrive in a high-performing environment, then Dalcom may be for you!

As a HUBZone-certified Small Business, Dalcom is committed to creating employment opportunities for individuals who live in historically underutilized business zones. Although HUBZone residency is not required for this position, qualified candidates who reside in a HUBZone are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates identifying themselves as HUBZone residents must be able to provide documentation verifying their qualifying residential address. Check Address