Technical Requirements Systems Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare for you

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. seeks a Technical AI Requirements Systems Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to oversee planning, design, and implementation of a mission-critical system.

You will work with customers, systems engineers, developers, and AI stakeholders to define, build, test, and deliver AI-enabled capabilities within an enterprise application. This hybrid role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, includes telework: 1 day per week, and emphasizes hands-on execution, requirements

Qualifications

• Experience with Java/JavaScript, RESTful microservices, and AWS cloud.
• Ability to elicit and document functional requirements from customers.
• Translate requirements into Jira stories and epics for development teams.
• Functional testing of application features.
• Act as technical liaison across cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of AI/ML advancements and practical opportunities for enterprise apps.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of a mission-critical system.
• Collaborate with customers, systems engineers, developers, and AI stakeholders to define, build, test, and deliver AI-enabled capabilities.
• Engage with the development team and agile delivery throughout the lifecycle.
• Perform hands-on execution, low-level requirements definition, and validation of new features for an enterprise AI-enabled application.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

Cloud (AWS)

Requirements analysis

Agile delivery

Stakeholder communication

Technical liaison

Jira

Tools

Jira

Job description

Technical AI Requirements Systems Engineer (Annapolis Junction, MD)

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: 1 day/wk

Job Description

• Assist with overseeing the planning, design, and implementation of a mission-critical system.
• Candidates should be passionate about collaboratively solving challenging problems and have a track record of delivering high-quality solutions.
• Work directly with customers, systems engineers, developers, and AI solution stakeholders to ensure mission-driven software capabilities are accurately defined, built, tested, and delivered.
• Engage tactically with the development team, close collaboration with stakeholders, and active participation in Agile delivery throughout development lifecycle.
• Perform hands-on technical execution, low-level requirements definition, and functional validation of new features for an enterprise application integrating AI-enabled capabilities.

Required Experience

• Familiarity with software development using Java or JavaScript frameworks, RESTful microservices, and Cloud-based architecture and deployment (Amazon Web Services)
• Ability to work directly with customers to elicit, analyze, and document detailed functional requirements and convert them into technical specifications
• Ability to translate high-level requirements into actionable Jira user stories and epics for development teams
• Experience conducting functional testing of application features
• Serving as a key technical liaison, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, software developers, and domain experts. Effectively present and articulate recommended AI approaches, discussing the tradeoffs and implications of different implementations with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Awareness of modern AI/ML advancements and ability to identify practical opportunities to apply emerging capabilities to enterprise applications

Desired Experience

• Experience designing or refining technical artifacts specifically for AI integration
• Ability to evaluate AI architectures, assess model performance, and identify system-level integration tradeoffs
• Coordinating the design and development of AI-driven solutions from conception to deployment, ensuring seamless integration with the existing software architecture
• Staying current with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, continuously seeking opportunities to apply new technologies and methodologies to improve existing systems and solve complex problems

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer-paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting.

Salary Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position