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Systems Engineer Level 3

Staffed4U
Annapolis, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD, 20701
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Employment Type: Full-Time


Seeking a Systems Engineer with strong project management capabilities to support the design, coordination, and implementation of end-to-end data flows. This role requires experience gathering requirements, producing engineering documentation, and creating project roadmaps and schedules to ensure timely delivery of data services. Candidates should be comfortable collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and should possess a solid understanding of enterprise data flow architectures.


Salary Range:

  • $129,000 – $153,000 (USD/year)

  • Does not include discretionary bonus compensation or benefits package.

  • Final compensation is based on geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and engineer end-to-end data flow solutions, including data transformation into standard data models.

  • Elicit, document, and refine system and user requirements.

  • Produce and maintain technical documentation, roadmaps, and project schedules.

  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and coordinate with external customers to understand data needs and source system architectures.

  • Participate as a key contributor in an Agile development environment.

  • Ensure technical integrity, completeness, and quality of engineering deliverables.

  • Communicate engineering decisions and considerations with government stakeholders, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.


Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline 6 years of systems engineering experience

  • Master’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline 4 years of systems engineering experience

  • High school diploma or GED 10 years of general systems engineering experience

    Qualified Engineering Fields may include: Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical disciplines.


Required Skills:

  • Proficiency across the full systems engineering lifecycle: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement

  • Strong project management skills including task breakdown, scheduling, and milestone tracking

  • Ability to work with diverse technical teams and interface directly with government and contractor personnel

  • Experience documenting engineering artifacts and developing implementation strategies

  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


Desired Skills:

  • Experience working with Cyber Security Directorate (CSD) or similar mission areas

  • Familiarity with mission data flow architectures and cyber data pipelines


Security Clearance:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for this role.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Salary : $129,000 - $153,000

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