System Engineer

Position Summary

DarkStar Intelligence seeks a systems engineer proficient in applying engineering principles throughout all life cycle phases and engaging with stakeholders. The role involves ensuring technical quality and contributing to ISO/IEC 15288 process areas. Minimum qualifications include an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance, Full Scope Polygraph, and relevant systems engineering experience. Educational requirements vary from a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related fields with six years of experience to a PhD with four years of experience. Relevant fields include various engineering disciplines and areas like Chemistry and Computer Science.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

FSLA Status: Full-Time

Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens

Position Type: On-Site

Clearance Level: TS/SCI FS Polygraph

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles through all life cycle phases: Concept to Retirement.
• Engage with stakeholders for technical guidance and resolve issues.
• Ensure technical integrity and quality of deliverables.
• Contribute to work products across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas: Technical, Project, Enterprise, and Agreement.
• Analyze technical alternatives and provide preliminary recommendations.
• Develop work products in the Technical and Project Process Areas of ISO/IEC 15288.
• Independently analyze and recommend solutions for project technical design elements.

 Minimum Qualifications

• ​​​​​​Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Current Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience in systems engineering activities within ISO/IEC 15288 framework.
• Ability to produce deliverables in various ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.
• Proficient in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and project planning.
• Strong analytical skills for technical design and decision management.
• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree: In a qualified engineering field (see detailed fields below) or a related discipline from an accredited institution, plus a minimum of six (6) years of systems engineering experience.
  • High School/GED: Plus ten (10) years of general systems engineering experience across any Process Area.
  • Master's Degree: In a qualified engineering field or related discipline, with at least four (4) years of systems engineering experience.
  • PhD: In a qualified engineering field or related discipline, plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience.
    • Qualified Engineering Fields include: but are not limited to Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management.
    • Related Disciplines include: Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) remains a core value at DarkStar Intelligence LLC, reflecting our unwavering commitment to non-discrimination. We ensure that employment decisions are made solely based on an individual's abilities, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy extends to all aspects of the employment process, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other employment conditions.

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Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k), EAP, Paid time off, and Holidays.