System Engineer, Level 3

Independent Software•Columbia, MD

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer, you will support all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, with a focus on system architecture design, integration, and documentation. You will work closely with a small, mission-focused team and regularly interact with users, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams to design, modify, and sustain complex systems. This role requires a strong technical foundation, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies in support of mission objectives.

Requirements

Strong systems engineering experience, including the development of technical documentation and system artifacts.
Hands-on experience with hardware and software integration.
Experience working in both Windows and Linux operating environments.
Proficiency with Visio or other diagramming and drawing applications.
Basic system administration experience.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused team environment.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and mission requirements.
One of the following combinations is required: 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; or High School Diploma or GED, plus ten (10) years of general systems engineering experience across any process area; or 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; or PhD in a qualified engineering field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of systems engineering experience.
Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Cisco and Juniper networking devices.
Experience or exposure to Ansible and scripting languages for automation and configuration management.
Experience supporting mission-critical or operational environments.

Responsibilities

Support all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture design through integration, testing, and sustainment.
Design and modify system architectures and produce required documentation and drawing packages.
Integrate hardware and software components to ensure systems meet functional and performance requirements.
Develop system diagrams, network drawings, and architecture documentation using Visio or similar tools.
Work in both Windows and Linux environments to support system operations and integration efforts.
Perform basic system administration tasks in support of development, test, and operational environments.
Collaborate closely with internal teams, users, and customers to support mission needs and system enhancements.