System Engineer Level 1
About The Position
Start your systems engineering career at the heart of mission innovation. WOOD is seeking a talented and motivated System Engineer Level 1 to support a high‑priority mission in the Annapolis Junction area. In this role, you’ll partner directly with government stakeholders, senior engineers, and cross‑disciplinary teams to help shape system architectures, drive requirements development, and uphold the technical integrity of complex systems. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle, from concept exploration and design through integration, validation, and deployment, while learning from seasoned experts who are building the next generation of mission‑critical capabilities. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving technical challenges, and want to make a real impact early in your career, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to grow and contribute.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs of similar scope and complexity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related technical field.
- Five additional years of SE experience may substitute for the degree.
- 1 year of experience with legal or technical aspects of Intelligence Community Privacy Compliance.
- This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.
Responsibilities
- Analyze user needs, CONOPS, and high‑level architectures to develop system requirements.
- Lead and support design and development activities, ensuring alignment with system architecture (DoDAF, SOA, etc.).
- Develop system architecture documentation and system design artifacts.
- Provide technical leadership in integrating requirements, technologies, and operational constraints into system designs.
- Guide system development and implementation planning through SE management plans and integration/test plans.
- Support interface definition, design, and configuration management across teams.
- Engage with government oversight personnel on systems engineering issues, risks, and technical considerations.
- Collaborate with program personnel, senior executives, and cross‑functional teams to ensure shared understanding and alignment.
- Generate alternative system concepts and evaluate design solutions.
- Allocate process budgets and error budgets to system components.
- Define verification methods, evaluation criteria, and plans to ensure systems meet defined requirements.
- Develop and contribute to SE documents, including: Systems Engineering Plans Requirements Specifications Interface Control Documents Initial Capabilities Documents
- Resolve action items from configuration control boards, design reviews, and program/test reviews.
- Derive lower‑level requirements and ensure clarity, completeness, and verifiability.
- Develop derived requirements for IA services (confidentiality, integrity, availability, non-repudiation) and mechanisms (authentication, access control, cryptographic technologies, key management, etc.).
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
- Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
