System Engineer Level 2

WOOD Consulting Services • Annapolis Junction, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Start your systems engineering career at the heart of mission innovation. WOOD is seeking a talented and motivated System Engineer Level 2 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

• 14+ 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.
• 3 years of experience in legal or technical aspects of Intelligence Community privacy compliance.
• 2 years of experience with MPO systems architecture.
• This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and high‑level architectures to develop system requirement specifications.
• Develop system architecture and system design documentation and incorporate new designs into operational environments.
• Generate system concepts, physical architectures, and alternative design solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for integrating requirements, design, and emerging technologies.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through SE management plans, integration plans, and test plans.
• Interact with government stakeholders to resolve SE‑related issues and ensure program alignment.
• Develop and review Systems Engineering Plans, Requirements Specs, Interface Control Documents, and other SE documentation.
• Review WBS, work packages, and IMPs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain technical integrity of the system baseline and manage changes throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage system and derived requirements for compatibility with DoDAF and SOA architectures.
• Derive lower‑level requirements and ensure they are correct, complete, unique, verifiable, and traceable.
• Assist in functional and system requirements allocations across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel.
• Coordinate resolution of CCB action items, program reviews, design reviews, and test reviews requiring cross-discipline input.
• Assess program risks, determining probability, consequence, and mitigation strategies.
• Establish formal processes for system integration across multiple teams.
• Develop derived IA requirements (confidentiality, integrity, availability, etc.).
• Support DoD and other government Certification & Accreditation processes.
• Support development and review of JCIDS documentation such as ICDs, CDDs, and IA strategies.
• Define methods and criteria for verifying systems and subsystems.
• Plan verification efforts early in development to reduce risk.
• Conduct quantitative analyses in key non‑functional areas such as reliability, survivability, and maintainability.
• Prepare time‑line analysis diagrams to illustrate time-dependent system functions.

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.

What This Job Offers

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