Systems Engineer Level 5 – AI Systems, Trust Frameworks

Wood Consulting Services

Senior Systems Engineer focusing on AI development and integration for government projects. Lead technical efforts in complex systems engineering initiatives at WOOD.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeFort Meade • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $175,000 - $205,000 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.
Lead planning, tracking, and management of engineering activities, risks, dependencies, and technical decisions.
Lead development of user-centric standards for human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop AI systems.
Drive cross-product integration activities to ensure consistency and interoperability across mission capabilities.
Evaluate and recommend AI-related engineering standards, processes, and technical approaches.
Lead technical implementation activities associated with AI-enabled mission systems.
Lead development, testing, and refinement of frameworks used to evaluate AI system performance, trustworthiness, and operational effectiveness.
Design and oversee user testing activities and evaluation methodologies.
Approve and deliver engineering artifacts, reports, assessments, and technical recommendations.
Brief stakeholders and leadership on technical approaches, risks, findings, and project status.
Facilitate coordination among stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership.
Lead technical working groups and collaborative engineering activities.
Supervise or coordinate the work of other engineers, analysts, and technical contributors supporting project objectives.
Conduct complex analyses of alternatives and recommend engineering solutions.
Independently assess technical risks and establish mitigation strategies.
Develop innovative approaches to emerging engineering challenges.
Operate effectively in uncertain and rapidly changing environments while maintaining technical rigor.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience supporting complex technical programs, consistent with SE Level V requirements.
Demonstrated experience leading systems engineering efforts across multiple lifecycle phases, including requirements development, architecture design, integration, verification, validation, and operational deployment.
Experience leading technical teams and coordinating engineering activities across multiple stakeholders and organizations.
Demonstrated ability to independently make engineering decisions and recommend technical approaches.
Experience developing or evaluating engineering standards, frameworks, methodologies, or governance approaches.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings and technical presentations.
Demonstrated ability to lead efforts in dynamic, uncertain, and rapidly evolving 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 developmentintegrationverificationvalidationdeploymentAI systemsengineering standardsperformance evaluation

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationrisk managementproblem-solvingdecision-makingcoordinationinnovationadaptabilityuser-centric design

Certifications

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