Systems Engineer I with Security Clearance
The Systems Engineer I role supports the development, testing, and assessment of Navy sensors and combat systems, focusing on modeling and simulation of Anti-Air Warfare and Ballistic Missile Defense systems. Responsibilities include simulation setup, model development, data analysis, and frequent interaction with US Government customers, contributing to sophisticated radar and weapons systems in a software model-based environment. This entry-level position offers career development opportunities within a collaborative team supporting critical US Navy functions.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client seeks an entry-level Systems Engineer I to support development, testing, and assessment of Navy sensors and combat systems. You will work with modeling & simulation of Anti-Air Warfare (AAW) and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) systems and support systems engineering efforts across radar, communications, and weapons system domains in a software model-based environment.
- Simulation setup, execution, data analysis, and results presentation
- Model development, enhancements, and error correction
- Analyze fielded hardware and software system data
- Prepare technical documentation and present findings to technical and non-technical audiences
- Regular interaction with U.S. Government customers on both technical and operational tasks
- Collaborate closely with other systems and modeling & simulation engineers; execute assigned tasks individually and as part of a team
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a comparable technical degree with strong grounding in physics and mathematics
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- Strong written and oral communication skills for daily reporting and formal presentations
- Willingness to perform a blend of technical and operational tasks
- Interest in Navy AEGIS Combat System and defense technology
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Please attach an unofficial transcript with your resume
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest in combat system design evaluation and testing
- Willingness to learn technical details of radar systems
- Experience or coursework in signal processing and/or track filtering
- Proficiency in C++ or Java
- Comfortable in both Windows and Linux environments
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range (in compliance with pay transparency): $83,000 – $108,000 per year, depending on experience and location
- Eligible for annual performance bonus; total rewards may include incentive compensation
- Benefits through Confidential Client may include: 401(k), flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, co-sponsored health plans, paid leave, and other standard offerings
Work Location & Clearance
- Location: Colesville, MD (on-site expected as required by program/customer)
- Employment contingent upon successful background check, security investigation, and drug screening
- This role requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD clearance
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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