System Engineer, Level 3

WOOD Consulting Services • Ft. Meade, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A System Engineer ensures complex systems are built with clarity, consistency, and technical discipline from start to finish. They guide systems through every phase—concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement—while navigating technical questions, resolving challenges with Government partners, and keeping communication flowing across teams and leadership. Their work spans the full ISO/IEC 15288 framework, shaping requirements, architecture, integration, verification, planning, risk, configuration, quality, and acquisition activities with precision. Step into a role where your engineering judgment drives system excellence—and your influence elevates mission outcomes. This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus six (6) years of systems engineering experience.
• A High School Diploma or GED and ten (10) years of general system engineering experience (any Process Area) may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience.
• A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience.
• U.S. Citizens
• Possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of a work product in Technical Process Areas associated with the ISO/IEC 15288.
• Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of multiple work products in Project and/or Technical Process Areas associated with any of the ISO/IEC 15288 processes.
• Assist in performing systems engineering activities in the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas.
• Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations.
• Develop and deliver a work product in any of the ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.
• Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products of either the ISO/IEC 15288 Agreement or Enterprise Process Areas.
• Independently analyze, and recommend alternatives for elements of project’s technical design.
• Perform systems engineering activities and develop and deliver work products in each of the ISO/IEC 15288 Project and Technical Process Areas.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.

What This Job Offers

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