Systems Engineer Level 1

Markon•Fort Meade, MD

4d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 1 to support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection systems supporting the Fort Meade Customer. The position works across hardware, software, networking, and RF components, including GOTS, COTS, and LOOPERS and/or TURNWEALTHY solutions. It supports mission-critical communications and signal processing systems throughout the engineering lifecycle. The Systems Engineer conducts requirements analysis and system architecture development, supports verification and validation, performs integration testing and troubleshooting, and evaluates system performance to ensure reliability. The role also develops and maintains technical documentation and collaborates with engineering teams, vendors, and government stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support system sustainment.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph through this customer.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
7+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
Experience supporting the design, integration, testing, and deployment of complex systems.
Experience working across hardware, software, networking, and RF components.
Knowledge of RF communications and signal processing systems.
Experience with GOTS, COTS, and mission-specific hardware and software integration.
Experience with systems engineering lifecycle processes, including requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, and validation.
Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Design, integrate, test, and deploy data center solutions supporting satellite collection systems.
Support end-to-end systems engineering across hardware, software, networking, and RF components.
Integrate GOTS, COTS, and LOOPERS and/or TURNWEALTHY solutions into mission systems.
Conduct requirements analysis, system architecture development, verification, and validation.
Support RF communications and signal processing system development and integration.
Perform integration testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations to ensure system reliability.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, test plans, interface control documents, and configuration records.
Collaborate with engineering teams, vendors, and government stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support system sustainment.