Systems Engineer Level 6 (AI Systems Architecture & Governance)

WOOD Consulting Services • Ft. Meade, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WOOD Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer Level 6 to serve as a senior technical leader supporting mission-critical initiatives focused on the development, integration, evaluation, and operationalization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities within a complex government environment. The successful candidate will partner with senior government leadership, mission stakeholders, and cross-functional engineering teams to develop enterprise-level standards, frameworks, architectures, and governance approaches supporting human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop AI systems. This position requires exceptional systems thinking, technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and engineering judgment. The Systems Engineer Level 6 will help shape the future direction of AI-enabled mission capabilities while ensuring solutions remain trustworthy, operationally relevant, scalable, and aligned with evolving mission objectives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizens
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced systems engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle, including concept development, requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, verification, validation, deployment, operations, sustainment, and retirement.
• Lead engineering activities involving complex, enterprise-impacting mission capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholder organizations.
• Establish technical approaches, methodologies, and engineering strategies for mission-critical initiatives.
• Lead development of enterprise-level standards supporting human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop AI systems.
• Advise government leadership on AI systems integration, governance, trustworthiness, and operational implementation strategies.
• Develop architectural approaches that balance mission effectiveness, automation, user trust, and operational constraints.
• Evaluate and recommend technical standards, governance models, and engineering practices supporting AI-enabled mission systems.
• Direct development and implementation of frameworks used to assess AI system trustworthiness, effectiveness, transparency, and operational suitability.
• Lead evaluation efforts involving complex mission and technical trade-offs.
• Ensure engineering products, assessments, and recommendations maintain technical integrity and mission relevance.
• Approve delivery of major engineering work products and technical recommendations.
• Serve as a senior engineering advisor to government leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead executive-level technical briefings, working groups, and decision forums.
• Communicate complex engineering concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Facilitate alignment among mission, engineering, operational, and leadership stakeholders.
• Independently resolve complex engineering challenges requiring advanced technical expertise.
• Lead analysis of alternatives involving emerging technologies and mission-critical systems.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, modernization, and capability advancement.
• Serve as a recognized subject matter expert within one or more engineering disciplines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement
• Flexible work schedules and remote work options
• Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed