Systems Engineer - Entry Level

JTEC Consulting LLC

$85K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
  • U.S. citizenship; no dual citizenship
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 0-1 year of hands-on systems engineering experience
  • Effective written and verbal English communication skills
  • Self-driven with the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

  • Support design, development, integration, and maintenance of complex systems
  • Ensure reliable operation to meet organizational needs
  • Translate requirements into effective system solutions with cross-functional teams
  • Troubleshoot issues and implement system improvements
  • Evaluate and assess system performance
  • Create and maintain technical documentation
  • Coordinate with vendor partners as needed

Benefits

  • Relocation support considered for candidates outside the DC Metro area
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
  • Full-time employment with W-2 status
  • Eligibility for competitive compensation and benefits
  • Participation in a collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
Systems Engineer - Entry Level
Fort Meade, MD 20755


Security Requirement: Current TS/SCI with Polygraph
Location Note: On-Site, Relocation support will be considered for candidates outside DC Metro commuting area

Position Type: Full Time W-2 (no 1099 or Corp-to-Corp is available)

Position Description:
JTEC Consulting is hiring a Systems Engineer at the entry level to provide system lifecycle support. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated analytical and technical skills to support a dynamic technical environment. Current U.S. government security access is required for consideration.

Contingency: Anticipated start date in June 2026 pending program funding and approval.

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Work as part of a collaborative team supporting design, development, integration, and maintenance for complex technical systems.
  • Ensure reliable operation to meet organizational requirements.
  • Interact with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into efficient and effective system solutions.
  • Apply analytical skills for troubleshooting and issue resolution, and implement system improvements.
  • Evaluate system performance.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation.
  • Coordinate with vendor partners, as required.
  • Promote industry best practices to meet customer's requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements include (but are not limited to):
  • U.S. citizenship; no dual citizenship
  • Current TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline related to systems engineering such as computer science, physics, or math
  • 0-1 year of hands-on experience supporting the systems engineering lifecycle including:
    • Design and development
    • Testing
    • Production
    • Deployment and distribution
    • Operation
    • Maintenance and support
    • Decommissioning
  • Effective written and verbal English communication skills to work in a collaborative environment with government and contractor teams
  • Must be self-driven and able to work independently in a dynamic environment that offers stretch growth opportunities for continuous learning and development


Salary:
JTEC offers competitive compensation and benefits to all employees. Salary ranges are advertised based on good faith estimates at the time of posting and indicating pay that JTEC anticipates for successful applicants. The estimated salary range displayed in this posting is dependent upon position requirements, individual qualifications, education, experience, location, and other job related factors. Our recruiting team will review candidates' related experience and desired salary targets during the evaluation process. All qualified candidates will be considered.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year

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