Technical Systems Engineer

BigBear.ai, Inc.
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Systems Engineering Scrum Methodology Systems Development Life Cycle Systems Integration Strategies of Testing

Job description

Are you ready to engineer next-generation enterprise capabilities that have immediate mission impact? BigBear.ai, a leader in decision intelligence, is seeking a Technical Systems Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of enterprise systems. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team of technologists, working on cutting-edge systems that directly support national security. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a tangible difference, we want to hear from you! Why This Role Matters As a Technical Systems Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in designing and implementing enterprise systems that drive mission success. Your expertise will help shape technical architecture, facilitate Agile practices, and guide system development, making a real impact every day. Technical Systems Engineer Location: Annapolis Junction, MD(Eligible for Telework after 60 days) Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly What you will do: In this role, you’ll:

  • Architect & Document: Review, revise, and create technical architecture documents to ensure system designs meet mission requirements.
  • Define System Communication: Collaborate with other technologists to determine system communication contracts and ensure seamless integration.
  • Lead Strategic Sessions: Facilitate Engineering Review Board (ERB) sessions with NSA leadership, influencing key decisions and driving technical excellence.
  • Guide System Development: Prepare system engineering management plans, system integration plans, and test strategies to ensure smooth development and implementation.
  • Collaborate on Technical Challenges: Work closely with government stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges and provide expert guidance on system engineering considerations.
  • Communicate with Impact: Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
  • Participating in Agile Ceremonies: Work with a larger team on two-week sprints, participate in daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, demos, retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums.

Requirements

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline from an accredited college or university
  • 15+ years of systems engineering experience.

About the company

Experience using Scaled Agile (SAFe), DoDAF and the Cameo architectural tool. About BigBear.ai: BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai. BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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