Sr. Computer and Information Research Scientist

PLEX Solutions • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

PLEX Solutions, A Part of Markon is looking for a Sr. Computer and Information Research Scientist to join our team in Columbia, MD area. In this role, you will support the design, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of complex technology systems while applying advanced expertise to solve unusually challenging technical problems. Working on complex technical problems and architecting highly innovative system‑level solutions. Applying extensive systems engineering experience to analyze and assess system requirements, processes, interfaces, and methodologies to ensure total system integration. Contributing to—and potentially leading—small engineering teams in planning, designing, and implementing large‑scale technical programs while interfacing with senior management and technical leadership. Supporting long‑range strategic systems planning under consultative direction. Applying advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts to determine and pursue courses of action needed to achieve desired technical outcomes. Performing additional responsibilities as required in support of enterprise engineering, modernization, and integration efforts.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical/scientific discipline.
• 8+ years of related professional systems engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge, SME in the systems engineering discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly present technical concepts
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments and perform in a lead engineering capacity.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of other engineers.
• Knowledge of system architecture design, requirements analysis, modeling tools, and capability development.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on system quality and mission success.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of complex technology systems.
• Apply advanced expertise to solve unusually challenging technical problems.
• Work on complex technical problems and architect highly innovative system-level solutions.
• Apply extensive systems engineering experience to analyze and assess system requirements, processes, interfaces, and methodologies to ensure total system integration.
• Contribute to—and potentially lead—small engineering teams in planning, designing, and implementing large-scale technical programs.
• Interface with senior management and technical leadership.
• Support long-range strategic systems planning under consultative direction.
• Apply advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts to determine and pursue courses of action needed to achieve desired technical outcomes.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required in support of enterprise engineering, modernization, and integration efforts.

What This Job Offers

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