Cleared System Engineer (Entry Level)

Bestgate Engineering
Hanover, MD, United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$70,000.0 - $85,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Network Interface Controllers Service-Oriented Architecture Systems Architecture Systems Integration DODAF

Job description

Join a team supporting the engineering and development of mission-focused systems. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build their Systems Engineering career while gaining hands-on experience with requirements, system architecture, design, integration, and technical documentation. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and government stakeholders to help turn user needs into effective technical solutions. Required

  • Entry-level opportunity with training and hands-on exposure to Systems Engineering activities.

Requirements

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to understand and document system requirements.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and technical teams.
  • Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional TE or related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly

Desired

  • Familiarity with system architecture and systems engineering concepts.
  • Exposure to requirements development and management.
  • Familiarity with DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
  • Exposure to system integration, testing, or implementation planning.
  • Familiarity with engineering documents such as System Engineering Plans, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents.

Benefits & conditions

We are currently hiring Cleared Software Developers, CNO Engineers, Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Security Engineers. At Bestgate, you’ll work alongside some of the industry’s most experienced software and systems engineers, tackling mission-critical challenges across cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded systems, data science, DevSecOps, and more. We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package focused on your well-being, career development, and work-life balance, including:

  • Competitive Pay - Less frill for more in your base pay.
  • Flexible PTO to fit your work/life needs + 11 holidays.
  • 7% 401k Employer Gift - Vested immediately.
  • 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.
  • Training/Career Pathing - Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.
  • Morale Building Events - Time given to enjoy connecting with other Bestgate Employees.

Apply to learn more about us, and the work we have available! External Referral Program - If now’s not the right time, but you know someone that is looking for a change, we offer competitive external referral bonuses for every hire! Equal Employment Opportunity: Bestgate Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Powered by JazzHR

About the company

Bestgate Engineering is a leading software and systems engineering firm supporting military and government customers.

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