Senior System Engineer 6

Columbia Technology Partners • Annapolis Junction, MD

13h

About The Position

The Systems Engineer will collaborate across multiple organizations and programs to design, develop, integrate, and enhance systems that meet mission needs. Responsibilities span software development, data analysis, and system improvement efforts. This role requires balancing complex technical, schedule, cost, and performance considerations while driving innovative and mission‑focused solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years performing Senior System Engineer (Level 6) functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics required.
• Coursework in other degree programs may substitute for required technical majors.
• Industry, Government, or Military experience may substitute for the degree requirement (every 5 years of relevant experience equals one year of degree credit).
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
• This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.
• DOD 8570 Certification
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within and across organizations and programs to develop solutions that satisfy mission requirements.
• Create detailed technical specifications for proposed solutions, including cost, schedule, and performance impacts.
• Partner with program managers and leadership to monitor project schedules and performance.
• Establish technical milestones and build consensus among stakeholders.
• Apply development and engineering methodologies (e.g., Lean, Agile) within and across programs.
• Integrate engineering and development practices across organizations to deliver cohesive, holistic outcomes.
• Apply industry-standard systems-level objectives (LOs) to promote consistency and repeatability.
• Drive innovation through new processes, technical approaches, and problem-solving methods that best address operational needs.
• Utilize strong problem‑solving skills and recognized root‑cause analysis techniques.
• Develop clear, technically accurate documentation to convey complex information simply and effectively.
• Apply exceptional attention to detail, prioritizing critical information appropriately.
• Demonstrate awareness of how data science, applied mathematics, and systems engineering integrate to address large-scale data fusion challenges.
• Maintain working knowledge of SIGINT collection, processing, storage, and use.
• Apply hands-on expertise in NSA data standards (business, SIGINT, Cyber) and data processing (transforms, decryption, etc.).
• Lead teams developing, implementing, and maintaining NSA data standards and processing capabilities.
• Implement industry best practices in data management, governance, engineering, and architecture within NSA mission platforms.
• Understand user mission needs and tradecraft to ensure high ROI from data standards and processing.
• Use Architecture and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to support core architecture activities.
• Apply relevant modeling experience using Cameo and/or MagicDraw.
• Utilize additional modeling experience in UAF or SysML (highly desired).

Benefits

• 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 $10,000 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 $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level