Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Required)

J&T Business Consulting; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company/MR

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting seeks a Systems Engineer (Level 3) in Elkridge, MD, with active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. You will drive requirements analysis, system architecture design, and technical integration for mission-critical programs, interfacing with government stakeholders to ensure deliverables meet technical integrity.

The role emphasizes leadership across the engineering lifecycle, feasibility studies, and documentation, with a salary range reflecting experience and education.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Education & Experience: multiple paths listed (HS+12y, Bachelor+7y, Master+5y, PhD+3y).
• Proven systems engineering lifecycle expertise.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and high-level architectures to derive detailed system requirements specifications.
• Lead system design and development, guiding integration of requirements and technologies.
• Guide stakeholders in requirement formulation, evaluate approaches, and perform feasibility studies.
• Incorporate new designs and baselines into ongoing systems while maintaining integrity.
• Author technical documentation and system architecture artifacts.
• Develop and evaluate SEMPs and System Integration and Test Plans.
• Interface with government overseers and cross-functional teams to resolve trade-offs.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements analysis

System architecture

Technical leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED + 12 years experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field + 7 years experience

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field + 5 years experience

Ph.D. in Engineering or related field + 3 years experience

Job description

Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Required)

Elkridge, United States | Posted on 08/28/2026

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $118,000 - $142,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Systems Engineer (Level 3) to drive requirements analysis, system architecture design, and technical integration for mission-critical programs in Elkridge, MD.

In this role, you will evaluate Concept of Operations (CONOPS), user requirements, and high-level architectures to develop comprehensive system requirements specifications. You will provide technical leadership across the engineering lifecycle - conducting feasibility studies, guiding design and development activities, authoring system architecture documentation, and interfacing directly with government and program stakeholders to ensure the technical integrity of all deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and high-level system architectures to derive detailed system requirements specifications.
• Lead system design and development efforts, providing technical leadership on the integration of requirements, architecture, and emerging technologies.
• Guide stakeholders in formulating requirements, evaluate alternative approaches, and execute feasibility studies.
• Seamlessly transition and incorporate new designs, plans, and technical baselines into ongoing operational systems.
• Author technical documentation, system architecture models, and detailed design specifications.
• Develop and evaluate Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs) and System Integration and Test Plans.
• Interface directly with government overseers, senior leadership, and cross-functional technical teams to resolve technical trade-offs, constraints, and conflicts.
• Maintain ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity and quality of engineering deliverables within your scope.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Education & Experience:
• High School Diploma / GED plus at least 12 years of general systems engineering experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus at least 7 years of systems engineering experience, OR
• Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus at least 5 years of systems engineering experience, OR
• Ph.D. in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus at least 3 years of systems engineering experience.

Core Competencies: Proven expertise across the full systems engineering lifecycle, technical documentation, CONOPS analysis, integration planning, and stakeholder collaboration.

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.