Systems Engineer – Level 1

Markon

Systems Engineer designing and integrating data center solutions for satellite systems. Collaborating across hardware, software, and networking components to support critical missions at Markon.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, integrate, test, and deploy data center solutions for satellite-based systems
Support end-to-end systems engineering activities across hardware, software, networking, and RF components
Conduct requirements analysis and support system design documentation
Perform integration testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
Support communication and signal processing system development and deployment
Maintain technical documentation, test plans, procedures, and system artifacts
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and mission teams to ensure system performance and reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with ths customer
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field required
7+ years of relevant systems engineering experience required
Experience with Linux and Windows environments required
Experience with FORNSAT systems required
End-to-end systems engineering experience required
Experience supporting satellite-based systems, communication systems, or signal processing environments
Experience working across hardware, software, networking, and RF components
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringintegration testingtroubleshootingrequirements analysissignal processingdocumentationFORNSAT systemsLinuxWindowsRF components

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skills

Certifications

TS/SCI w/ Polygraph