System Solution Architect

InterImage • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Computer and Information Research Scientist / Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, modernization, and sustainment of complex enterprise and mission-critical systems. This position is ideal for an experienced systems engineering professional who thrives on solving highly complex technical challenges while influencing the strategic direction of large-scale programs. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical authority, collaborating with engineers, architects, program managers, government stakeholders, and executive leadership to develop innovative technical solutions that enable mission success. This role requires a blend of systems engineering expertise, technical leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on problem solving across the full systems engineering lifecycle.

Requirements

• Active US Security Clearance with Polygraph
• Advanced knowledge in the systems engineering discipline; recognized as a subject matter expert.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical/scientific discipline.
• 8+ years of related professional systems engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree may be preferred.
• Experience identifying new system capabilities, technical enhancements, and concept demonstrators for emerging mission needs.
• Experience supporting system integration, modernization, and lifecycle engineering in enterprise or mission‑critical environments.
• Ability to interface with senior technical leadership and provide expert guidance aligned with a senior‑level engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Working on unusually 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 and mission performance.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay
• PTO: 20 days per year
• Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant
• $50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available

What This Job Offers

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