Systems Engineer Level 1

Markon•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite-based systems in support of the Fort Meade customer. This role works across hardware, software, networking, and RF components, with a focus on communication and signal processing systems. The position supports requirements analysis, system design, integration testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with ths customer
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field required
7+ years of relevant systems engineering experience required
Experience with Linux and Windows environments required
Experience with FORNSAT systems required
End-to-end systems engineering experience required
Experience supporting satellite-based systems, communication systems, or signal processing environments
Experience working across hardware, software, networking, and RF components
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Design, integrate, test, and deploy data center solutions for satellite-based systems
Support end-to-end systems engineering activities across hardware, software, networking, and RF components
Conduct requirements analysis and support system design documentation
Perform integration testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
Support communication and signal processing system development and deployment
Maintain technical documentation, test plans, procedures, and system artifacts
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and mission teams to ensure system performance and reliability