System Engineer (All Levels)

Adaptic•Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

At Adaptic, our Systems Engineers don’t just support systems—they design, integrate, and evolve the architectures that power mission success. Working across the DoD and Intelligence Community, you’ll help bring complex capabilities to life from concept through deployment. Whether you’re early in your career or leading system architecture and integration efforts, we’re looking for Systems Engineers at all levels who enjoy solving complex problems, working across disciplines, and building systems that matter.

Requirements

An active TS/SCI with polygraph
Experience in systems engineering, system integration, or related technical roles
Understanding of system architecture, requirements development, and integration processes
Experience working across hardware, software, and networked systems
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex technical challenges
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across teams and stakeholders
A degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Experience with system-of-systems integration or large-scale distributed environments
Familiarity with architecture frameworks, modeling, or systems engineering methodologies
Experience with COTS/GOTS integration and evaluation
Exposure to cloud, DevOps, or modern infrastructure environments
Experience supporting mission or operational environments within the IC/DoD

Responsibilities

Analyzing user needs, CONOPS, and system architectures to define and refine system requirements
Translating requirements into scalable system designs and technical solutions
Supporting or leading system design, development, and integration efforts
Guiding trade-off decisions across hardware, software, and architecture components
Integrating COTS/GOTS solutions into complex, end-to-end systems
Developing system architecture artifacts (e.g., diagrams, data flows, interface definitions)
Supporting system integration, test planning, and validation activities
Contributing to system engineering documentation (e.g., requirements, design, test plans)
Collaborating with software engineers, system administrators, and mission stakeholders
Identifying risks, resolving technical issues, and supporting system performance improvements
Supporting deployment activities and providing technical guidance to operators and users
Engaging with government stakeholders and program leadership on technical decisions and system evolution