Associate Systems Engineer Jobs in Ellicott City, MD

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of technology solutions supporting the cloud mission and enterprise systems. The position works as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team and assists senior engineers with systems engineering activities across cloud, infrastructure, application, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology environments. The ideal candidate is a motivated systems engineer who can translate technical requirements into practical solutions, troubleshoot complex technical issues, document engineering activities, and work effectively with government stakeholders, architects, developers, cybersecurity professionals, and operations teams.
Job Duties & Responsibilities - Essential Job Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following

• Support the engineering, integration, implementation, and sustainment of FAA systems and enterprise technology platforms.
• Assist with developing system architectures, technical designs, engineering documentation, diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Analyze system requirements and assist in translating mission and business needs into technical requirements.
• Support requirements management, traceability, configuration management, and technical baseline development.
• Assist senior engineers with the evaluation and integration of hardware, software, network, cloud, and security technologies.
• Participate in system integration, testing, validation, verification, and troubleshooting activities.
• Investigate system performance, availability, connectivity, and configuration issues and assist with root-cause analysis.
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical procedures, runbooks, and system documentation.
• Assist with system monitoring, incident resolution, problem management, and operational support activities.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and increased system reliability.
• Support cloud-based infrastructure and enterprise services, including AWS or other approved FAA cloud environments.
• Assist with infrastructure-as-code, automation, DevOps, and continuous integration/continuous delivery activities where applicable.
• Support cybersecurity engineering activities, including security configuration, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and compliance activities.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining security controls in accordance with FAA, federal, and organizational security requirements.
• Support technical assessments and participate in security, architecture, and engineering reviews.
• Assist with analyzing system logs, monitoring data, configuration information, and other technical information to identify potential issues.
• Participate in technical meetings with FAA stakeholders, program managers, system owners, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and infrastructure teams.
• Prepare technical presentations, status reports, engineering assessments, and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and configuration records.
• Follow FAA engineering processes, standards, policies, and applicable federal requirements.
• Provide technical support to senior systems engineers and participate in cross-functional engineering initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, infrastructure engineering, cloud engineering, network engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience analyzing technical requirements and developing engineering solutions.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, network, cloud, or enterprise systems.
• Understanding systems engineering concepts and the system development lifecycle.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, procedures, and reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate FAA/government security clearance or suitability determination, as required.

Work Requirements:

• Work location: Remote
• Work Hours: 40
• Travel: 20%
• Extended Computer Use: Regular and prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal.
• Lifting and Carrying: Occasional lifting of equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds may be required during installations.
• Dexterity: Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform tasks requiring precision.
  Sitting/Standing: Both prolonged sitting and occasional standing may be required for troubleshooting and attending to system issues.
  Background check: Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

About LS Technologies
At LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, we're enhancing our nation's critical infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and professional services to Federal Government agencies. The quality of our work, deep technical expertise, and genuine passion for public service sets us apart. As a growing organization we are expanding our benefits and communication with our employees, offering add-ons that speak to our growing employees' needs. Join us in delivering high-quality solutions and shaping the future of safety and innovation for our government partners. In 2024 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.
EEO Commitment
LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Requesting an Accommodation
LS Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by LS Technologies and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with LS Technologies and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please send us an email hr@lstechllc.com or speak with your recruiter.
Compensation (Pay Bands)
Salary at LST is determined by a wide array of factors, such as (but not limited to) education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and is based on full-time, 40 hour/week status. Part-time staff receive compensation at an hourly rate. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements) and is just one component of LSTs total compensation package for employees. ** In compliance with local laws, LS Technologies presents this reasonable compensation range as a guideline for roles in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington D.C."
Benefits offered to all employees who work 30+ hours per week: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Annual Leave, and Holidays.
Life at Tetra Tech:

• The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
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