Systems Engineer Level 3 – AI Systems, Standards

Wood Consulting Services

Systems Engineer Level 3 at WOOD supporting AI systems and standards in a government environment. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of AI technologies.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeFt. Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply systems engineering principles throughout the system lifecycle, including concept development, requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, verification, validation, deployment, and operational support.
Collaborate with government stakeholders and technical teams to develop and refine stakeholder requirements and mission needs.
Coordinate across teams and organizations to ensure solutions satisfy technical and operational requirements.
Assist in planning, tracking, and managing engineering activities, risks, dependencies, and technical decisions.
Support the development of user-centric standards for human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop AI systems.
Assist with cross-product integration activities to ensure consistency and interoperability across mission capabilities.
Participate in the development, evaluation, and implementation of AI-related engineering standards and practices.
Support technical implementation activities associated with AI-enabled mission systems.
Assist in the development, testing, and refinement of frameworks used to evaluate AI system performance, trustworthiness, and operational effectiveness.
Conduct analysis of alternatives and recommend engineering solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of six (6) years of systems engineering experience supporting complex technical programs, consistent with SE Level III requirements.
Experience applying systems engineering principles across multiple lifecycle phases, including requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, verification, validation, and operational support.
Experience supporting stakeholder requirements development, technical planning, risk management, and information management activities.
Demonstrated ability to analyze technical alternatives and recommend engineering solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to operate effectively in dynamic and rapidly changing environments.

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

systems engineeringrequirements analysisarchitecture developmentintegrationverificationvalidationdeploymentoperational supportAI systemsengineering solutions

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationstakeholder engagementanalytical skillsrisk managementplanningtrackingmanagementadaptabilityproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Information SystemsBachelor's degree in MathematicsBachelor's degree in Physics