Systems Engineer - AI Requirements

Define, test and deliver AI-enabled features for a mission-critical enterprise application, working side by side with customers and developers.

The mission

Support an enterprise reporting and dissemination system that is integrating AI-enabled capabilities into mission workflows.

What you’ll do

• Elicit and document functional requirements with customers
• Turn requirements into technical specifications, Jira epics and user stories
• Perform hands-on functional validation of new features
• Act as technical liaison across engineers, developers and AI stakeholders
• Present AI approaches and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences
• Take part in Agile delivery across the development lifecycle

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered., * 6 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.

• Familiarity with Java or JavaScript frameworks and RESTful microservices
• AWS cloud architecture and deployment
• Requirements elicitation and documentation
• Jira user stories and epics
• Functional testing
• Awareness of modern AI/ML advances

Preferred qualifications

• Technical artifacts for AI integration
• Evaluating AI architectures and model performance
• Coordinating AI solutions from concept to deployment

$77.31-$85.36 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility., * 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution

• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.