Hybrid Systems Engineer – Top Secret/SCI

at SUNAYU

• Job title: Systems Engineer – Top Secret/SCI
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $107,000 - $195,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bethesda, United States

About the role

• Senior Systems Engineer managing design and deployment of mission-critical applications. Requires TS/SCI clearance and extensive Agile systems engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, coordinate, and provide technical direction for all aspects of research, development, integration, and sustainment for NDOC’s mission applications.
• Plan, design, and oversee implementation of tools that meet mission needs in Facial Recognition, Digital Forensics Processing and Orchestration, Multimedia Content Enhancement and Triage, and Voice Recognition.
• Provide technical support, coordination, and execution of systems engineering activities such as feature/requirements analysis, design, implementation planning, integration and test, sustainment, documentation, deployment, and system assessment.
• Take ownership of the entire task order’s product portfolio and manage programmatic relationships across applications within the task and with other applications on other tasks.
• Develop, manage and continually improve the backlog of work items for an Agile scrum team.
• Ensure sound engineering practices are followed.
• Foster an environment of collaboration with the different team members with the goal of providing quality service and product to our customers.
• Act as a mentor to mid-level and junior engineers, offering guidance on best practices and career growth.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience as a Lead Systems Engineer or a similar role in an Agile software development team.
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into actionable steps.
• Experience managing and prioritizing product backlogs effectively.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, and experience with tools like Gitlab, Jira, and Confluence.
• Experience with facilitating scrum for the team (Planning, Retrospective, Grooming & Review/Demo).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to articulate technical and non-technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, design, and project management teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage expectations and maintain strong relationships with government and contractor stakeholders.

Benefits

• 3 Medical Plan Options
• Dental and Vision
• FSA, DCFSA, HSA
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal holidays
• 401k plan with up to a 6% match (100% immediate vesting)