What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Engineer IV position at Black Eagle Defense?
Job Description
Salary: $180000 - $200000
We are seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to manage technical integrity and lifecycle processes for our mission-critical systems. You will lead complex architectural designs, engage directly with stakeholders and government partners, and drive technical excellence across the systems engineering lifecycle
Key Responsibilities
Lifecycle Management: Direct systems engineering phases from Concept and Development to Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical liaison for customers, partner programs, and internal leadership.
Technical Governance: Ensure compliance and quality across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, including requirements definition, architectural design, integration, and risk management.
Strategic Leadership: Lead technical discussions, define API contracts, and document integration architectures to ensure clear communication across engineering, user, and project management teams.
Core Capabilities
System Architecture: Proficiency in designing integration patterns and leading technical strategy.
Customer Engagement: Ability to translate complex operational needs into actionable technical requirements and present capabilities effectively.
Technical Communication: Skilled in authoring customer-facing documentation and briefing mixed technical/non-technical audiences.
Strong Differentiators
Data & AI/ML Expertise: Experience architecting analytics and AI/ML features (e.g., pattern recognition, anomaly detection) for analyst workflows.
Domain Knowledge: Background in SIGINT/RF, UTT processes, or multi-INT correlation tradecraft.
Education & Experience Requirements
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline 10 years of systems engineering experience.
Option 2: Master’s or PhD in a qualified engineering field or related discipline 8 years of systems engineering experience.
Option 3: High School Diploma/GED 14 years of general systems engineering experience.
Note: Qualified engineering fields include 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.
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Desired Skills
Technical Skills (Preferred)
Experience with integration platforms (NiFi, Camel, messaging systems) and API design (REST/GraphQL).
Familiarity with Java/Spring Boot and data modeling trade-offs (relational vs. search indices vs. graph).
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About Black Eagle Defense
Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business that provides Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and related Consulting Services to the private and public sectors. Our team is composed of highly trained professionals with a commitment to continued learning, versatility, and adaptability within the ever-evolving technological landscape.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Salary: $180000 - $200000
We are seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to manage technical integrity and lifecycle processes for our mission-critical systems. You will lead complex architectural designs, engage directly with stakeholders and government partners, and drive technical excellence across the systems engineering lifecycle
Key Responsibilities
Lifecycle Management: Direct systems engineering phases from Concept and Development to Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical liaison for customers, partner programs, and internal leadership.
Technical Governance: Ensure compliance and quality across ISO/IEC 15288 process areas, including requirements definition, architectural design, integration, and risk management.
Strategic Leadership: Lead technical discussions, define API contracts, and document integration architectures to ensure clear communication across engineering, user, and project management teams.
Core Capabilities
System Architecture: Proficiency in designing integration patterns and leading technical strategy.
Customer Engagement: Ability to translate complex operational needs into actionable technical requirements and present capabilities effectively.
Technical Communication: Skilled in authoring customer-facing documentation and briefing mixed technical/non-technical audiences.
Strong Differentiators
Data & AI/ML Expertise: Experience architecting analytics and AI/ML features (e.g., pattern recognition, anomaly detection) for analyst workflows.
Domain Knowledge: Background in SIGINT/RF, UTT processes, or multi-INT correlation tradecraft.
Education & Experience Requirements
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline 10 years of systems engineering experience.
Option 2: Master’s or PhD in a qualified engineering field or related discipline 8 years of systems engineering experience.
Option 3: High School Diploma/GED 14 years of general systems engineering experience.
Note: Qualified engineering fields include 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.
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Desired Skills
Technical Skills (Preferred)
Experience with integration platforms (NiFi, Camel, messaging systems) and API design (REST/GraphQL).
Familiarity with Java/Spring Boot and data modeling trade-offs (relational vs. search indices vs. graph).
,
About Black Eagle Defense
Black Eagle Defense is a Maryland-based small business that provides Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and related Consulting Services to the private and public sectors. Our team is composed of highly trained professionals with a commitment to continued learning, versatility, and adaptability within the ever-evolving technological landscape.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Salary : $180,000 - $200,000