Systems Engineer (FORECASTED)

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking Systems Engineers to support the full system lifecycle, from concept development through retirement. Our Systems Engineers collaborate with customers, program personnel, and government stakeholders to develop innovative solutions, manage technical risks, and ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities. Opportunities are available for experienced engineers ranging from Level 2 through Level 6, with responsibilities spanning technical execution, project leadership, enterprise engineering, and subject matter expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a qualified engineering field (such as Systems, Software, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Chemical, Biomedical, Environmental, Nuclear Engineering, or Engineering Management) or a related discipline (such as Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry).
• Equivalent education substitutions, including additional experience, Master's degrees, or PhDs, may be applied in accordance with labor category requirements.
• Level 2: Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience. A Master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience and a PhD may substitute for three (3) years. Four (4) years of general systems engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Level 3: Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of systems engineering experience. Alternatively, a High School Diploma/GED plus ten (10) years of general systems engineering experience, or a Master's/PhD plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree plus ten (10) years of systems engineering experience. Alternatively, a High School Diploma/GED plus fourteen (14) years of general systems engineering experience, or a Master's/PhD plus eight (8) years of systems engineering experience.
• Level 5: Bachelor's degree plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience. Alternatively, a High School Diploma/GED plus nineteen (19) years of general systems engineering experience, or a Master's/PhD plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience.
• Level 6: Bachelor's degree plus twenty (20) years of systems engineering experience. Alternatively, a High School Diploma/GED plus twenty-four (24) years of general systems engineering experience, or a Master's/PhD plus eighteen (18) years of systems engineering experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying systems engineering principles across the full system lifecycle.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 15288 processes and systems engineering best practices.
• Experience supporting requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, verification, and validation efforts.
• Experience with risk management, configuration management, and technical planning activities.
• Strong communication skills with experience engaging technical teams, customers, and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading engineering teams, mentoring junior engineers, or serving in technical leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles across the system lifecycle, including concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement.
• Support systems engineering activities within ISO/IEC 15288 Technical, Project, Agreement, and Enterprise Process Areas.
• Perform technical analyses and evaluate engineering alternatives to support project objectives.
• Develop and deliver systems engineering work products and technical documentation.
• Assist with requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, verification, validation, transition, operations, and maintenance activities.
• Communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations to project stakeholders.
• Independently analyze technical solutions and recommend alternatives for project design decisions.
• Develop and deliver engineering products across Technical, Project, and Enterprise Process Areas.
• Support engineering efforts across a broader range of ISO/IEC 15288 processes with minimal supervision.
• Contribute to more complex systems engineering activities and project-level technical planning.
• Supervise or coordinate the efforts of engineers and technical staff supporting project objectives.
• Analyze and recommend engineering standards, methodologies, and process improvements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and determine their suitability for implementation.
• Contribute to innovative approaches for solving technical and engineering challenges.
• Provide technical leadership on projects while supporting engineering quality and process compliance.
• Lead contractor systems engineering activities across complex programs and projects.
• Supervise engineering teams and coordinate the delivery of multiple engineering work products.
• Brief customers and stakeholders on technical status, risks, and project progress.
• Independently make decisions regarding engineering methodologies and technical approaches.
• Approve engineering deliverables across multiple ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.
• Provide strategic direction for systems engineering efforts and project execution.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.
• Independently resolve highly complex engineering issues involving advanced technologies.
• Plan and lead engineering initiatives supporting mission-critical and enterprise-level capabilities.
• Guide the development of innovative engineering solutions to complex organizational challenges.
• Approve engineering deliverables across all ISO/IEC 15288 Process Areas.
• Influence enterprise engineering strategies, technical roadmaps, and major architectural decisions.

Benefits

• Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
• Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
• Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
• PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
• Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
• Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
• Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
• Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

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