Systems Engineer Level 2

Wood Consulting Services

Systems Engineer Level 2 supporting government stakeholders in design and maintenance of secure systems. Requires deep experience in classified environments and translates mission needs into technical requirements.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze user requirements, concepts of operations, and high-level architectures to develop system requirements specifications.
Lead and support system design, development, and integration activities across the system lifecycle.
Guide stakeholders in requirements development, feasibility analysis, and alternative technical approaches.
Provide technical leadership to ensure alignment between requirements, architecture, design, and implementation.
Develop and maintain system architecture, system design, and technical documentation.
Support system engineering planning activities, including Systems Engineering Management Plans and Integration and Test Plans.
Interact directly with government stakeholders regarding technical considerations, risks, and issue resolution.
Maintain responsibility for the technical integrity of assigned systems and associated deliverables.
Participate in design reviews, configuration control boards, program reviews, and test readiness activities.
Contribute to risk management efforts, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.
Support system baseline management and controlled change processes across development and operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission impact.
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field.
Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Three (3) years of experience supporting Intelligence Community privacy compliance (legal or technical aspects).
Two (2) years of experience working with customer specific systems architecture.
Experience managing system and derived requirements within established architectures (e.g., DoDAF, SOA).
Ability to contribute to and review key systems engineering artifacts, including: Systems Engineering Plans, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Capabilities and architecture documentation.
Experience allocating system functions to hardware, software, personnel, and facilities.
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve technical action items.
Experience participating in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Knowledge of verification and validation planning, including defining evaluation criteria and test approaches.
Experience supporting certification and accreditation activities (e.g., DoD, IC C&A processes).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior technical and government personnel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

system requirements specificationssystem designsystem integrationtechnical documentationrisk managementrequirements developmentfeasibility analysisverification and validation planningcertification and accreditationarchitecture documentation

Soft Skills

technical leadershipstakeholder interactioncross-functional team coordinationissue resolutioncommunication skills