Systems Engineer – AI Requirements
About The Position
The Systems Engineer will define, test, and deliver AI-enabled features for a mission-critical enterprise application, working alongside customers and developers. The role supports an enterprise reporting and dissemination system as it integrates AI capabilities into mission workflows. The position is hybrid in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, with required in-person work and up to one day per week of telework. Applicants must live within commuting distance and currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or upgrades. The engineer will elicit and document customer requirements, translate them into technical specifications and Jira epics and user stories, validate new features, and serve as a technical liaison among engineers, developers, and AI stakeholders. The role also includes presenting AI approaches and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences and participating in Agile delivery throughout the development lifecycle.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
- Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Familiarity with Java or JavaScript frameworks and RESTful microservices.
- Experience with AWS cloud architecture and deployment.
- Requirements elicitation and documentation skills.
- Ability to create Jira user stories and epics.
- Functional testing experience.
- Awareness of modern AI/ML advances.
- Must live within commuting distance of the Annapolis Junction, Maryland work location and be able to work in person regularly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience producing technical artifacts for AI integration.
- Experience evaluating AI architectures and model performance.
- Experience coordinating AI solutions from concept to deployment.
Responsibilities
- Elicit and document functional requirements with customers.
- Translate requirements into technical specifications, Jira epics, and user stories.
- Perform hands-on functional validation of new features.
- Act as a technical liaison across engineers, developers, and AI stakeholders.
- Present AI approaches and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Participate in Agile delivery across the development lifecycle.
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 model options include Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO; PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
