System Engineer - 0 (General Purpose)

Akina • Annapolis Junction, MD

6h • $115,000 - $145,000

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

• 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.
• 0 yrs., B.S.in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S. (Degree must be in Computer Science or equivalent field.)

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

• 24 days PTO accrued annually and 11 federal holidays.
• Our 401k is 100% vested on your start date and the company makes a direct contribution worth 10% of your salary.
• Akina covers 100% of healthcare costs for employees and 50% toward dependents.
• We offer educational assistance towards college classes and will cover costs associated with job related training and certifications

What This Job Offers

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