Systems Engineer – Requirements & Architecture

Ctrl + • Fort Meade, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Engineer – Requirements & Architecture provides systems engineering leadership for complex hardware and software systems supporting mission operations. The role translates user needs and concepts of operations into system requirements and architectures, and is performed in person at Fort Meade, Maryland. Regular on-site attendance is required; limited telework may be possible for some roles, but this position is not fully remote.

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and live within commuting distance of the work location. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new clearances or clearance upgrades. The position involves developing system requirements and architectures, contributing to engineering documentation, coordinating cross-discipline work, defining verification approaches, and deriving information assurance requirements.

The company offers a choice of three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet.

Requirements

• Seven years of systems engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline; five additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• One year of experience in the legal or technical aspects of Intelligence Community privacy compliance.
• Experience with requirements management and derivation.
• Experience with DoDAF and SOA architectures.
• Experience with systems engineering documentation.
• Experience coordinating across disciplines.
• Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Applicants must live within commuting distance of Fort Meade, Maryland, and be able to work in person.

Nice To Haves

• Integrated Product Team experience.
• Configuration management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop system requirements specifications from user needs and architectures.
• Contribute to Systems Engineering Plans and Interface Control Documents.
• Allocate requirements to hardware, software, and personnel components.
• Coordinate action items from configuration control boards and reviews.
• Define verification methods and design solutions.
• Derive information assurance requirements.

Benefits

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
• Employer-paid life insurance and 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 may include a bonus and/or PTO, depending on the selected model and role eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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