Base-2 Solutions

Systems Engineer 6 (AI-focused)

Base-2 Solutions$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance required.
  • Proven experience in systems engineering aligned with education requirements.
  • Demonstrated application of systems engineering principles throughout the full system life cycle.
  • Strong ability to ensure technical integrity and quality of engineering deliverables.
  • Effective communication skills with government stakeholders and program personnel.
  • Experience in cloud architecture or platform engineering, particularly with AWS.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML system design and the AI lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Apply systems engineering principles across all system life cycle phases.
  • Interface with government stakeholders to address technical considerations and conflicts.
  • Communicate effectively with program personnel and senior executives.
  • Ensure the technical integrity and quality of work products and deliverables.
  • Support processes such as requirements analysis, architectural design, and validation.
  • Manage project areas including planning and risk management.
  • Oversee enterprise process areas like portfolio management and quality management.

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 401(k) plan with 4% company match and 4% non-elective contribution with immediate vesting.
  • Generous flexible paid time off (PTO) policy of up to 20 days.
  • Flexibility in work schedules for better work-life balance, including compressed work periods.
  • Employee referral bonuses and additional performance-related bonuses.
Full Job Description
  • Requisition ID: 2656
  • Standard Title: Principal Systems Engineer
  • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
  • Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Work Type: On-Site
  • Shift: First
  • Referral Eligibility: Eligible
  • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes


Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer 6 to apply senior systems engineering expertise across the full system life cycle, ensuring the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work products and deliverables. This role supports AI-focused cloud and platform engineering efforts, with emphasis on AWS, AI/ML systems, security, and data lifecycle management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Apply systems engineering principles throughout the system life cycle phases of concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement.
  • Interface with the Government regarding systems engineering technical considerations and associated problems, issues, or conflicts.
  • Communicate with program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
  • Maintain responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 ISO/IEC 15288 process areas.
  • Support technical process areas including stakeholder requirements definition, requirements analysis, architectural design, implementation, integration, verification, transition, validation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
  • Support project process areas including project planning, project assessment and control, decision management, risk management, configuration management, information management, and measurement.
  • Support enterprise process areas including project portfolio management, infrastructure management, lifecycle model management, human resource management, and quality management.
  • Support agreement process areas including acquisition and supply.
Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
  • Experience in systems engineering sufficient to meet one of the stated education/experience pathways.
  • Experience applying systems engineering principles across the full system life cycle.
  • Ability to ensure technical integrity, quality, and completeness of systems engineering deliverables.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with Government stakeholders, program personnel, and senior executives.
  • Experience with cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or platform engineering, especially in AWS.
  • Experience with AI/ML system design and implementation.
  • High-level understanding of the AI lifecycle, including development, training, inference, and monitoring.
  • Experience with ML pipeline development, model deployment, and DevOps/MLOps.
  • Experience with system security and networking, particularly implementation of system security on classified systems.
  • Experience with data engineering and data lifecycle management.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with varied stakeholder groups and the ability to proactively engage them to understand requirements and inform system architecture decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Amazon SageMaker.
Required Education and Experience Equivalency
EducationYears of ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GED24Associates Degree24Bachelors' Degree20Masters' Degree18PhD18Required Certifications
  • None specified.
Required Security Clearance
  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.


Pay & Benefit Highlights
Compensation
  • Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
  • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
  • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).
Health
  • 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
  • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
  • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection
  • 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
  • 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.
Retirement
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.
Leave
  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 paid floating holidays.
Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).


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About Base-2 Solutions

Base-2 Solutions delivers technical solutions in software engineering, cyber security, cloud computing, big data, DevSecOp, and data analytics. They have prior experience in software development from the front end to the back end. SQL to JavaScript. They are code experts who use the most modern software libraries, frameworks, and tools in an agile development environment.

Base-2 Solutions Careers

Joining Base-2 Solutions offers a unique opportunity to enhance a career with a company known for its innovation and leadership in the technology sector. Base-2 Solutions is actively seeking professionals who are passionate about using their skills to make a significant impact in a diverse and dynamic environment.

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Base-2 Solutions is not just a company; it's a place where ambitious talents come to grow. With a variety of job opportunities available, from entry-level positions to senior leadership roles, Base-2 Solutions empowers every team member to thrive. Search open positions that align with professional skills and career goals.

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Base-2 Solutions places a high value on professional growth, offering extensive training and development programs that include leadership training and diversity workshops. The commitment to professional development ensures that every employee has the resources and opportunities to advance their career.

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For those starting their career journey, Base-2 Solutions offers robust internship programs. These programs provide a platform for gaining valuable industry experience and building a professional network. Internships at Base-2 Solutions are designed to transform academic knowledge into professional expertise.

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Recognizing the importance of a balanced life, Base-2 Solutions offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the well-being of its team members and their families. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as wellness programs that promote a healthy work-life balance.

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