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# Systems Engineer Level 5 (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Poly Required)

- **Company:** J&T Business Consulting
- **Location:** Cape Saint Claire, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, JIRA, Federal Enterprise Architecture, Issue Tracking Systems, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, DODAF
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2a815e59d56505d4

## About the Role

* Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph., * High School Diploma / GED plus at least 19 years of general systems engineering experience, OR
 * Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus at least 15 years of systems engineering experience, OR
 * Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus at least 13 years of systems engineering experience, OR
 * Ph.D. in a Qualified Engineering Field or related discipline plus at least 13 years of systems engineering experience., Frameworks & Standards: Demonstrated experience with ISO/IEC 15288 process areas and the Defense Acquisition System lifecycle., Architecture & MBSE: Hands-on technical proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML, and DoDAF or FEAF architecture frameworks., Tools: Hands-on experience using Jira for issue tracking, agile tasking, and project management.

## Description

Seeking a senior Systems Engineer (Level 5) to deliver enterprise-level systems engineering leadership across all lifecycle phases-Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement-in Annapolis Junction, MD.

In this role, you will maintain primary responsibility for the technical integrity, completeness, and quality of systems engineering deliverables aligned with ISO/IEC 15288 process areas. You will direct technical architecture development using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies, guide defense acquisition processes, manage technical risks, and interface directly with government stakeholders, senior executives, and program leadership., * Apply advanced systems engineering principles across all lifecycle stages in accordance with ISO/IEC 15288 framework areas (Technical, Project, Enterprise/Project-Enabling, and Agreement).

 * Lead Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) activities, developing system models, diagrams, and architecture artifacts using Cameo Systems Modeler and SysML.
 * Develop, assess, and manage architectures aligned with DoDAF and/or FEAF frameworks.
 * Oversee stakeholder requirements definition, system decomposition, architecture design, verification, validation, and operational transition.
 * Manage project and decision processes, including risk management, configuration baselines, interface definitions, and system metrics.
 * Track project workflows, tasks, and deliverables using Jira.
 * Serve as the primary technical advisor and liaison to government overseers, customer representatives, and executive stakeholders regarding systems engineering considerations and technical conflict resolution.