Junior System Engineer

Bitwise • Fort Meade, MD

4d • $110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and organized System Engineer to work with our talented engineering team. In this role, you will learn and apply systems engineering principles across the entire lifecycle of complex systems, from requirements analysis to deployment. You will be a key contributor in supporting our mission by ensuring our technical documentation is clear and our web content deployments are well-maintained. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills, work with senior engineers, and make a tangible impact on high-priority projects. Your enthusiasm and willingness to learn will be critical as you help the team navigate technical challenges.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Knowledge of fundamental systems engineering principles and the system development lifecycle.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to document technical details accurately.
• Familiarity with requirements analysis and management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A degree in Computer Science or an equivalent technical field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline OR Four (4) additional years in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with web hosting/monitoring, web security, network profiling, fingerprinting.
• Experience with AI generated content or agentic coding.
• Exposure to or an interest in mobile development and SDKs.
• Familiarity with Agile or DevOps development methodologies.
• Academic project experience in systems design or integration.

Responsibilities

• Support the systems engineering team in the design, integration, and testing of hardware and software.
• Assist in the development and documentation of system requirements and specifications.
• Help maintain and update technical documentation, including system diagrams and interface control documents.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in technical reviews and team meetings, providing clear status updates.

Benefits

• Top salaries because we're top performers
• Pick your PTO – Everyone values time and money differently, so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice, your balance.
• All 11 federal holidays, paid!
• Up to 2 snow days, paid!
• We’ll quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6%? Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income, giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement, to your paycheck, or both. C’mon now! 🚀
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. That’s a lot. Already covered on health insurance? No problem – we’ll trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
• $5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.
• Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go "Hot damn!". We hope to say that many times about you. 🔥

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level