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# Requirements & Architecture Systems Engineer

- **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC
- **Location:** North Laurel, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $245,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Analysis, Requirements Management, Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18594444/Requirements-Architecture-Systems-Engineer-Maryland-Laurel

## About the Role

* Have a BS degree in systems engineering, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or other related technical degree.
 * Have at least 3 years of professional experience performing systems engineering in system concept development, requirements analysis, or systems architecting.
 * Possess the knowledge of the full lifecycle systems engineering processes.
 * Possess strong speaking and writing skills.
 * Are able to organize tasks, collaborate with others and coordinate your work across multiple concurrent projects.
 * Are willing and able to travel periodically, including short duration visits to sponsor offices and supporting contractor sites.
 * Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

 * An MS in systems engineering or a closely related field.
 * A Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification from the International Council of Systems Engineers (INCOSE) or related credential
 * Have demonstrated experience executing a trade study on system concepts and down-selecting to a preferred concept
 * Have demonstrated experience engaging stakeholders and developing realizable requirements
 * Have demonstrated experience re-architecting a system and realizing the changes
 * Have experience in requirements management, system architecting, systems analysis, and information dashboard tools
 * Have experience with DoW air and missile defense weapons, sensors, or other related operational military technology
 * Have experience with DHS systems and homeland critical infrastructure

## Description

Are you interested in taking ground-breaking concepts and turning them into ambitious new capabilities that solve the most vexing integrated defense problems of our nation?, * Design and refine complex system architectures, ensuring they meet mission objectives and are scalable for future requirements.

 * Lead rigorous trade studies to evaluate competing system concepts, performing technical down-selection to recommend the most effective solutions.
 * Evaluate existing system structures and lead re-architecting initiatives to improve performance, interoperability, or modern capability integration.
 * Utilize requirements management tools to elicit, analyze, and document high-fidelity technical requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
 * Translate high-level mission needs into realizable technical specifications that can be successfully implemented by downstream engineering teams.