System Engineer

Bitwise • Fort Meade, MD

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About The Position

We are looking for an energetic and organized Systems Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team working on high-priority national security programs. In this role, you will be actively involved across the full lifecycle of complex, enterprise-level systems — from initial design and integration through deployment and long-term maintenance. You will serve as a key technical contributor, helping to ensure that system architecture is robust, scalable, and aligned with program goals. This is a meaningful opportunity to do work that matters. You will collaborate closely with engineers and program stakeholders alike, bring structure to complex technical challenges, and leave a real mark on the systems and missions you support. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, take pride in your technical craft, and want your work to count for something — this one's for you.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a systems engineering role, OR 7+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a B.S. in a technical discipline
• B.S. in a technical discipline (or 4 additional years of experience in place of the degree)
• Solid understanding of systems engineering principles, standards, and the full system development lifecycle
• Experience with network profiling, fingerprinting, and security principles
• Experience contributing to the design or architecture of IT systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage and organize technical tasks, priorities, and milestones
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of working effectively in collaborative, team-based environments
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and test plans
• Active NSYS clearance required

Nice To Haves

• Previous technical leadership experience
• Experience with web hosting and/or monitoring
• Familiarity with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda) and/or containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
• Background or familiarity with mobile technology systems and infrastructure
• Experience working within Agile or DevOps environments
• Relevant professional certifications

Benefits

• Top salaries because we're top performers
• Pick your PTO — Everyone values time and money differently, so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice, your balance.
• All 11 federal holidays, paid!
• Up to 2 snow days, paid!
• We'll quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6%? Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income, giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement, to your paycheck, or both. C'mon now!
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. That's a lot. Already covered on health insurance? No problem — we'll trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
• $5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.
• Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go "Hot damn!". We hope to say that many times about you.

What This Job Offers

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