Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly

Peraton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized healthcare coverage

25 days of PTO

Participation in an attractive bonus plan

Opportunities to support national security missions

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer with 17 years of relevant experience and a TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include developing operational documentation, maintaining system requirements, and supporting integration across mission systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and experience with mission data formats. Attractive benefits include heavily subsidized healthcare, 25 days of PTO, and participation in a bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Seventeen years of Systems Engineering experience required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current Polygraph is mandatory.
• Experience supporting mission systems and working with mission data formats.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support operational processes and documentation.
• Gather, analyze, and maintain system requirements.
• Collaborate with developers and engineers for system enhancements.

Skills

Systems Engineering experience

Requirements gathering and analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Apache NiFi

Job description

Systems Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly | Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

What You'll Do

• Develop and support operational processes, documentation, and procedures for system sustainment
• Gather, analyze, and maintain system requirements for technical solution development
• Support deployment and integration of system capabilities across mission frameworks
• Serve as a primary point of contact for coordination with internal teams and external partners
• Collaborate with developers and engineers to support system functionality and enhancements
• Assist in troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational support of fielded systems
• Support integration and interoperability across distributed and mission systems

Benefits & Perks

• Heavily subsidized healthcare coverage for employees and dependents
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually with a generous cap
• Participation in an attractive bonus plan
• Opportunities to support high-impact national security missions

Required Qualifications

• Seventeen (17) years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline
• Five (5) additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Active TS/SCI clearance with current Polygraph is required
• Experience supporting mission systems and working with mission data formats
• Experience with requirements gathering, analysis, and technical solution development
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a mission environment

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting rules engine applications within mission environments
• Experience performing transfer and decommissioning of legacy systems to new systems
• Experience creating system architecture diagrams depicting software and system functions of legacy systems to new systems
• Experience supporting outreach and integration with external customers
• Experience with Apache NiFi functionality and building dataflows
• Experience managing analytical requirements and mission needs

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.