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Systems Engineer

Markon
Springfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2027

Description

Markon is building a talent pool of Systems Engineers (Mid–Senior–Expert) to support future Intelligence Community missions. This pipeline opportunity is intended to identify qualified candidates to guide engineering teams in applying a multi-disciplined approach across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT. Selected candidates will be considered for future openings aligned to customer priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Support the government in requirements engineering, solutions development, system integration, reliability, and maintainability across the NSG, ASG, and Federal Agencies.
  • Support the planning, analysis, and traceability of user requirements, ensuring alignment with system architectures and cloud-based solutions.
  • Support the translation of mission and customer requirements into scalable and high-performance system capabilities.
  • Contribute to system architecture development by analyzing and allocating requirements across integrated IT systems.
  • Support system integration efforts, ensuring seamless interoperability across platforms, services, and technologies.
  • Conduct in-depth technical assessments, including Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Evaluations.
  • Support strategic technical planning and risk management aligned with government and agency objectives.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

  • Education & Experience:
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical/scientific field.
    • Must have experience with the NGA, or highly related geospatial systems engineering.
  • Professional Experience:
    • Mid-Level : 6-12 Years of Experience, BS Degree
    • Senior-Level : 12-18 Years of Experience, BS Degree
    • Expert-Level : 18 Years of Experience, MS Degree
    • Field of Study: Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related STEM field.
    • Proven experience working within government environments, preferably within the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD)

 

Desired Experience:

  • Experience working within government environments, preferably within the Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Experience with Systems Engineering Life Cycle and integration of System of Systems
  • Experience in Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA) and cloud, on-premise, or hybrid infrastructure environments.
  • Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools and languages
  • Working knowledge of Software Development Frameworks
  • INCOSE Systems Engineering Certification 

Salary Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

 

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

 

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

 

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

 

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays

 

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000

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