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Sr. System Engineer


Job Location:

Howard County, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 200000 - 210000
Posted: 6 October 2026 (7 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Chiron Technology Services Inc. currently has a System Engineer career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction MD area.


Capabilities:

  • Develop comprehensive SOA solutions
  • Develop operational view technical standards view and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoD standards
  • Conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life-cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas
  • Use validated models simulations and prototyping to mitigate risk and reduce cost of system development
  • Ensure effective periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system both hardware and software components and associated documentation during the life of the system
  • Serve as a member of the CCB
  • Develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost reuse complexity risk system expansion and growth
  • Develop alternative courses of action workarounds and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones. Monitors risks using earned value management (EVM) data
  • Improve standard integration strategies based upon rationale for previous decisions that resulted in improved integration performance
  • Fully define interfaces in terms of origination destination stimulus and data characteristics for software; and electrical and mechanical characteristics for hardware
  • As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions technology limitations environmental impact and life-cycle costs
  • As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions technology limitations environmental impact and life-cycle costs
  • Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency national and international standards applicable to the system development of interest. Apply and enforce use of suitable standards to ensure consistency and interoperability of developer hardware and software


Qualifications:

  • Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity is required.
  • Bachelors degree in System Engineering Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Compensation & Benefits:
  • $200K-$210K/ year
  • Medical dental and vision insurance
  • Non-matching 401K - You enjoy our support without having to contribute to get it!
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance provided at no cost to eligible employees
  • Access to Chirons catalog of self-paced training courses
  • Two Paid Time Off (PTO)/Retirement Plan Options
  • 10K employee referral bonus program


We are an EEO/AA Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race color national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation religion age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

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