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# Systems Engineer 2/3

- **Company:** Tensley Consulting
- **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Architecture
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8934832/systems-engineer-23

## About the Role

We are seeking a Systems Engineer with experience supporting all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle in complex Federal Government environments. The candidate must have strong experience analyzing user requirements, developing system architectures, and leading design and integration activities. This includes the ability to produce high-quality technical documentation, engineering deliverables, and drawing packages as required.

The ideal candidate will be willing to learn and prepared to work with a small, mission-focused team that frequently collaborates with other teams, users, and customers. This role regularly communicates with program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives and is responsible for ensuring the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of all assigned work and deliverables in accordance with ISO/IEC 15288., Fourteen (14) years of experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading systems engineering efforts is required. Five (5) years of additional systems engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.



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