Systems Engineer

B&A•SUITLAND, MD

12d

About The Position

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team! Job Summary We are seeking an experienced System Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, implementation, integration, and maintenance of enterprise IT systems. This role is responsible for translating business and mission requirements into scalable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and best practices. The ideal candidate will possess deep systems engineering expertise, experience supporting complex IT environments, and a strong understanding of systems architecture, Agile methodologies, and solution design. Experience within the geospatial industry is highly desirable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, enterprise IT, or related technical leadership roles.
Experience supporting organizations within the geospatial industry.
Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, DoDAF, or similar.
Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and modern DevSecOps practices.
Experience supporting large-scale government, defense, intelligence, or mission-critical systems.
Additional certifications related to systems engineering, architecture, cloud technologies, or Agile methodologies.
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for the design, development, implementation, integration, and maintenance of enterprise IT systems and solutions.
Analyze business, operational, and mission requirements and translate them into technical architectures and system design solutions.
Develop and maintain system engineering artifacts, including system architecture diagrams, interface specifications, requirements traceability matrices, and technical documentation.
Apply systems engineering principles, frameworks, and best practices throughout the system lifecycle.
Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and organizational objectives.
Support the development and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure IT systems.
Lead system design reviews, technical assessments, and architecture evaluations.
Collaborate with stakeholders, project managers, developers, architects, and operational teams to ensure successful system delivery.
Drive the adoption and utilization of Agile and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodologies across engineering teams.
Support quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and best practices.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the system lifecycle.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering and project teams.

Benefits

three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option
two tiers of dental coverage
vision
life & AD&D
disability
accident
hospital indemnity
critical illness insurance
paid time off
B&A sponsored trainings and certifications
pet insurance benefits
commuter transit benefits
a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU)
B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.
The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
A formal mentorship program
Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
Brand Ambassador program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
Monthly teambuilding events
B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more