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# Systems Engineer Level 1

- **Company:** Markon, LLC.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Systems Development Life Cycle, Signal Processing, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems, Integration Tests, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9293461/systems-engineer-level-1

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph through this customer is required.
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field required.
 * 7+ years of relevant systems engineering experience required.
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Experience supporting the design, integration, testing, and deployment of complex systems.
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Experience working across hardware, software, networking, and RF components.
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Knowledge of RF communications and signal processing systems.
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Experience with GOTS, COTS, and mission-specific hardware and software integration.
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Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes, including requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, and validation.
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Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation, and collaboration skills.

## Description

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Design, integrate, test, and deploy data center solutions supporting satellite collection systems.
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Support end-to-end systems engineering across hardware, software, networking, and RF components.
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Integrate GOTS, COTS, and LOOPERS and/or TURNWEALTHY solutions into mission systems.
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Conduct requirements analysis, system architecture development, verification, and validation.
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Support RF communications and signal processing system development and integration.
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Perform integration testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations to ensure system reliability.
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Develop and maintain technical documentation, test plans, interface control documents, and configuration records.
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Collaborate with engineering teams, vendors, and government stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support system sustainment.