Systems Engineer

Bigbear.ai • Columbia, MD

7h

About The Position

BigBear.ai is seeking a energetic and organized System Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be actively involved in the entire lifecycle of complex systems, from initial design and integration to deployment and maintenance. You will play a key role in driving our mission forward by ensuring our technical architecture is robust, scalable, and aligned with program goals. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team, interface with stakeholders, and make a significant impact on high-priority projects. Your technical expertise, organizational skills, and collaborative spirit will be critical in solving complex challenges and delivering mission-critical solutions.

Requirements

• Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI w/Polygraph
• Education & Experience: 3 years of experience in a systems engineering role with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 4 additional years of experience in place of a degree
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of systems engineering principles, standards, and the full development lifecycle
• Experience with network profiling, fingerprinting, and security principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage and organize technical tasks and priorities
• Experience contributing to the design or architecture of IT systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working within a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

• Leadership Skills: Previous leadership experience
• Web Hosting Expertise: Experience with web hosting/monitoring
• Modern Architectures: Familiarity with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda) and/or containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Mobile Technology: Background or familiarity with mobile technology systems and infrastructure
• Agile/DevOps: Experience working within an Agile or DevOps environment
• Certifications: Relevant professional certifications

Responsibilities

• System Design & Integration: Contribute to the architectural design and integration of complex, enterprise-level systems
• Documentation: Develop and maintain project documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and test plans
• Task Management: Utilize strong organizational skills to track and manage technical tasks and milestones
• Infrastructure Management: Support the implementation of strategic plans for infrastructure management and automation
• Collaboration: Act as a technical point of contact, collaborating between the engineering team and program management

What This Job Offers

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