Systems Engineer – AI Requirements

Ctrl +•Annapolis Junction, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Define, test, and deliver AI-enabled features for a mission-critical enterprise reporting and dissemination application that is integrating AI capabilities into mission workflows. Work closely with customers and developers to elicit and document functional requirements, translate them into technical specifications and Jira work items, validate new features, and coordinate across engineering, development, and AI stakeholders. Present AI approaches and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences and participate in Agile delivery throughout the development lifecycle. The position is based in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, with required in-person work and a hybrid arrangement allowing up to one day per week of telework. Applicants must live within commuting distance and currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or upgrades.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Live within commuting distance of the listed work location and be available for regular in-person work.
Familiarity with Java or JavaScript frameworks and RESTful microservices.
Experience with AWS cloud architecture and deployment.
Requirements elicitation and documentation skills.
Experience creating Jira user stories and epics.
Functional testing skills.
Awareness of modern AI/ML advances.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating technical artifacts for AI integration.
Experience evaluating AI architectures and model performance.
Experience coordinating AI solutions from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

Elicit and document functional requirements with customers.
Turn requirements into technical specifications, Jira epics, and user stories.
Perform hands-on functional validation of new features.
Act as a technical liaison across engineers, developers, and AI stakeholders.
Present AI approaches and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences.
Participate in Agile delivery across the development lifecycle.

Benefits

10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Employee Assistance Program.
Professional development and certification reimbursement.
Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility.
Paid social and team events.
Compensation models include options with bonus and/or PTO, subject to model and role eligibility.