Systems Engineer III

Black Eagle Defense
Fort Meade, MD, United States
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$124,000.0 - $181,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Systems Engineering Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Linux Gradle Junit Apache Maven Network Planning and Design Ansible Selenium
+3 more
Test-Driven Development (TDD) Gitlab Docker

Job description

As a Systems Engineer III, you will:

  • Provide critical expertise to ensure complex systems remain functional and aligned with stakeholder needs
  • Support system operability across concept, design, build, test, deployment, and disposal
  • Translate technical, cost, and schedule constraints into complete system solutions
  • Perform system planning, integration, verification, and validation
  • Conduct functional and trade studies, timeline analysis, and interface definition to convert requirements into clear technical specifications
  • Work as part of a motivated team to support mission success

Requirements

One of the following is required:

  • PhD + 0 years experience
  • Master’s + 3 years experience
  • Bachelor’s + 5 years experience

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES Languages: Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Docker, Ansible ️ Tools & Platforms: Linux, GitLab, Maven, Gradle ️ Dev Practices: Agile, Test-Driven Development (Junit, Selenium)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using CAMEO (preferred tool) Experience collaborating with software developers Ability to develop and describe knowledge-based technical solutions-highlighting the problem, technical approach, and key benefits like cost savings, efficiency, or time reduction

Benefits & conditions

Healthcare: CareFirst BlueChoice (Medical & Vision) Dental: Delta Dental Disability: Guardian (Short & Long Term) ️ Life Insurance: Guardian 401k: Safe Harbor 401k with 6% match, 100% vested immediately ️ Time Off: 20 days PTO + 11 federal holidays

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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