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Red Arch Solutions

Systems Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$135K - $145K/yr

OR A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus three (3) years of systems engineering experience. Salary range for this position: $135 ...

Qualcomm

Sensors Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$142K - $213K/yr

Engineering Group - Multimedia Systems Job Summary Sensors‑based technology is applied to ... Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related area (or equivalent ...

Red Arch Solutions

Systems Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

OR A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university. Position Description: * Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life ...

iNovex Information Systems

Systems Engineer 3

Columbia, MD · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

OR A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note 2) from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years of systems engineering experience. * *Note 1 ...

VTG

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$100K - $195K/yr

Seeking a Communications Systems Engineer with strong optical and quantum communications ... PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience * Experience with USG program management and ...

Service Global, Inc

Systems Engineer V

Redmond, WA · On-site

$80 - $85/hr

Iron Systems is an innovative, customer-focused provider of custom-built computing infrastructure ... BSc/MSc/PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Sciences, Electrical ...

Service Global, Inc

Systems Engineer V

Redmond, WA · On-site

$80 - $85/hr

Iron Systems is an innovative, customer-focused provider of custom-built computing infrastructure ... BSc/MSc/PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Sciences, Electrical ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Systems Engineer, Senior

Bethesda, MD

$120K - $130K/yr

As a Lead Systems Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following ... Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and 2+ years of experience * Technical ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Systems Engineer, Senior

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$91K - $153K/yr

Responsibilities As a Lead Systems Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to ... Bachelor\'s Degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and 2+ years of experience * Technical ...

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Systems Engineer, Senior

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Responsibilities As a Lead Systems Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to ... Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and 2+ years of experience * Technical ...

General Atomics

Systems Engineer MBSE

Poway, CA · On-site

Job Summary General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics ... Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical ...

Socket.dev

Systems Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, physics, or a related discipline * Familiarity with quantum computing, atomic, and optical (AMO) physics, control system integration, or FPGA/ASIC ...

Atom Computing

Systems Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, physics, or a related discipline * Familiarity with quantum computing, atomic, and optical (AMO) physics, control system integration, or FPGA/ASIC ...

Atom Computing

Systems Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, physics, or a related discipline * Familiarity with quantum computing, atomic, and optical (AMO) physics, control system integration, or FPGA/ASIC ...

Atom Computing

Systems Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in engineering, physics, or a related discipline * Familiarity with quantum computing, atomic, and optical (AMO) physics, control system integration, or FPGA/ASIC ...

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Systems Engineer

Annapolis, MD • On-site

Red Arch Solutions
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Red Arch Solutionsexternal

$135K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Red Arch Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer with autonomous dataflow experience to join a mission-focused team in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Responsibilities:
  • Analyzes user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
  • Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities.
  • Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies.
  • Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations.
  • Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation.
  • Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
  • Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.
  • Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility.
  • Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
Required Experience:
  • Autonomous Dataflow Plan Engineering: Synthesize high-level operational requirements into detailed, end-to-end dataflow plans-defining ingest points, transformation steps, security/compliance boundary crossings, and destination endpoints.
  • Independent Problem Solution: Analyze and resolve complex dataflow routing issues where standardized documentation or procedures are insufficient or non-existent.
  • Rapid Domain Acquisition: Independently research, analyze, and master new or unfamiliar systems and tools to address emerging operational needs.
  • SOP Adaptation and Knowledge Capture: Leverage existing baseline documentation as a preliminary guide, while synthesizing tailor-made solutions into formal, repeatable procedures and technical recommendations.

Desired Experience:
  • Tooling and Workflow Tracking: Familiarity with knowledge management and ticketing tools such as Confluence and Jira.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • A High School Diploma or GED plus twelve (12) years of general system engineering experience.
    OR
    A Bachelor's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus seven (7) years of systems engineering experience.
    OR
    A Master's degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of systems engineering experience.
    OR
    A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus three (3) years of systems engineering experience.

Salary range for this position: $135,000 - $145,000 #CJ
The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot:
  • 100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits.
  • HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
  • Generous PTO.
  • 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution.
  • Annualized bonus compensation.
  • Spot bonuses for hard work.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 529 College Saving Plan.
  • College Loan Pay Back Program.
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • Generous Referral Bonuses.

Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Have more questions about Red Arch? Email us at Careers@RedArchSolutions.com

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