System Engineer 1

Howard County, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 7000 - 20000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description:

The Systems Engineer supports the analysis design development integration and sustainment of complex mission systems. This role translates user needs operational concepts (CONOPS) and highlevel architectures into clear verifiable system requirements and technical solutions. The engineer contributes across the full system lifecycle-architecture requirements integration testing and documentation-while supporting Linux and Windows environments and FORNSAT/collection systems. Close collaboration with government stakeholders program teams and senior leadership ensures technical integrity and successful mission delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze user requirements CONOPS and highlevel system architectures to develop refine and maintain system requirements specifications.
Design and develop system architectures and technical solutions aligned with DoDAF ServiceOriented Architecture (SOA) and mission constraints.
Administer troubleshoot and maintain Linux and Windows systems including software installation and FORNSAT system network and software configuration.
Support monitor and sustain FORNSAT and collection systems to ensure reliable accurate data flow and operational availability.
Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation including Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs) Initial Capabilities Documents (ICDs) Requirements Specifications Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and system design artifacts.
Perform requirements decomposition functional analysis and allocation of requirements to hardware software facilities and personnel.
Generate and evaluate alternative system concepts architectures and design solutions; advise users on requirements and solution tradeoffs.
Support system integration test planning verification and validation activities to ensure systems meet defined performance and mission requirements.
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) design reviews program reviews and test reviews to support development and operational decisionmaking.
Coordinate and track action items from Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) design reviews and program reviews.
Support interface definition configuration management and change control across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Allocate and analyze system and subsystem performance parameters including realtime processing constraints and error budgets.
Develop derived and lowerlevel requirements that are complete correct unambiguous realizable and verifiable.
Contribute to information assurance and cybersecurity requirements including confidentiality integrity availability authentication access control nonrepudiation and cryptographic mechanisms.
Collaborate across engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues and maintain the technical integrity of all deliverables.
Communicate technical considerations risks and issues clearly to government representatives program personnel and senior leadership.

Qualifications:

Minimum of seven (7) years of Systems Engineering experience on programs of similar scope complexity and technical requirements.
Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science Engineering Management or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- In lieu of a bachelors degree an additional five (5) years of relevant Systems Engineering experience may be substituted.

Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Certification Requirements:
- DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

About us:

Founded in 2007 Columbia Technology Partners is Woman-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with a specialization in technology and management consulting committed to solving intricate and sensitive technology issues facing corporations and federal agencies. Since its inception CTP has been instrumental in the technical design engineering development operational deployment and support of key systems. With a proven track record in information security project management systems/network engineering security risk management vulnerability assessments and mobile security implementation; our employees have the experience expertise and innovative thinking our customers need for results that exceed expectations. CTP staff have worked closely with both government engineers and management to gather mission requirements develop the architecture to deliver the needed functionality and assess tools available to meet or exceed the needs of the mission.

At Columbia Technology Partners (CTP) we are united in being the best that we can be as individuals but our core belief is that we can be better together. Together we will take on each mission with an execution process that authentically represents who we are. Our success relies on our team values the foundation we built around them and the Partners we become along the way.

Thats why our pay is competitive our missions are critical and our benefits
represent what matters most to CTP: Our People.

Salary Range Transparency

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued empowered and rewarded for their contributions.

How We Determine Salary Ranges

Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:

Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
Experience and Qualifications: An individuals experience education certifications and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living in accordance with local and national standards.
Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Really good benefits for really GREAT people:

From our CTP Family to yours we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where youre going together.

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.

Vision Dental: Both free to you paid in full by CTP.

Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution

PTO Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty Bereavement Military Leave provided.

Career Growth: Up to $10000 provided for approved career-related learning training education and/or tuition.

Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7000-$20000 if your referral joins the team.

Columbia Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law. Our EEO policy reflects our commitment to ensure equality and promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our policy applies to all employees job candidates contractors stakeholders partners and visitors.

CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!

Required Experience:

Description:The Systems Engineer supports the analysis design development integration and sustainment of complex mission systems. This role translates user needs operational concepts (CONOPS) and highlevel architectures into clear verifiable system requirements and technical solutions. The engineer ...