Systems Engineer, Level 0

Markon

Systems Engineer supporting Fort Meade Customer by gathering user feedback, documenting processes and translating mission needs into technical requirements. Collaborating with users, developers, and leadership to support system improvements.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage directly with users to gather feedback and translate operational needs into actionable work items
Document user operations and workflows to support test plan development and system validation activities
Assist with documenting system architectures, data flows, and operational workflows for complex technical solutions
Perform outreach regarding service desk issues to ensure requirements are clearly understood and documented
Coordinate with users to validate bug fixes, enhancements, and new capabilities meet mission needs
Support DevOps teams with maintaining system health and status dashboards and monitoring tools
Assist with monitoring system health and operational performance during business hours
Maintain architecture, workflow, and operational documentation to reflect ongoing development efforts
Assist with identifying project risks and documenting mitigation strategies
Support weekly status reporting and leadership updates
Assist with Agile activities, including sprint planning, backlog maintenance, retrospectives, and ticket tracking
Develop and maintain release notes and program documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with this Customer.
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
0–3 years of experience supporting systems engineering, technical project coordination, software development, or related technical activities
Experience working directly with users or stakeholders to gather requirements and support operational needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to document technical processes, workflows, and requirements clearly and accurately
Familiarity with Agile development concepts and software development lifecycles
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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 engineeringtechnical project coordinationsoftware developmentAgile developmentrequirements gatheringdocumentation of technical processesworkflow documentationoperational performance monitoringrisk identificationmitigation strategies

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborative skillsteam-orienteduser engagementfeedback translationstatus reporting

Certifications

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph