Senior Systems Engineer

Nyla Technology Solutions•Annapolis Junction, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced, proactive Systems Engineer (Level 2) to join our growing engineering team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will take hands-on ownership of core systems engineering activities across the entire lifecycle—translating complex operational needs into clear requirements, designing system architectures, and coordinating cross-discipline integration efforts. You will serve as a vital link between development teams, operational users, and government stakeholders to ensure system baselines remain robust, secure, and fully aligned with mission goals.

Requirements

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
Experience implementing architectures within established frameworks — including Operational, Technical Standards, and Systems/Services views
Demonstrated capability managing, deriving, allocating, and tracing functional and non-functional requirements down to hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.
Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards (CCB), conducting trade studies, managing baseline stability throughout the lifecycle, and executing risk assessments in line with risk management plans.
Ability to define, document, and manage system and component interfaces using standard Interface Control Documents (ICD) and centralized interface repositories.
Understanding of derived IA requirements (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Authentication, Access Control) and experience supporting DoD Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and JCIDS document development (ICD, CDD, IA Strategy).
Strong skills in authoring System Engineering Plans (SEP), functional specifications, operational scenarios (threads), and timeline analyses, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to project teams and government overseers.
Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, or Engineering Management, PLUS 14+ years of professional systems engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity OR High School Diploma / GED , PLUS 19+ years of hands-on technical systems engineering and architecture experience in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting quantitative non-functional analysis in performance areas such as Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability, and Survivability.
Practical exposure to process and error budget allocations for real-time processing systems.
Background participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and coordinating action item resolutions across cross-functional engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

Translating complex operational needs into clear requirements
Designing system architectures
Coordinating cross-discipline integration efforts
Serving as a vital link between development teams, operational users, and government stakeholders to ensure system baselines remain robust, secure, and fully aligned with mission goals.