Systems Engineer Level 1

Markon

$120K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • 7+ years of systems engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments
  • Experience with FORNSAT systems
  • End-to-end systems engineering expertise
  • Familiarity with satellite-based, communication, or signal processing systems
  • Knowledgeable in hardware, software, networking, and RF components
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, integrate, test, and deploy satellite data center solutions
  • Support systems engineering across hardware, software, networking, and RF components
  • Conduct requirements analysis and create system design documentation
  • Perform integration testing and troubleshoot issues
  • Assist in developing communication and signal processing systems
  • Maintain technical documentation and test plans
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive work environment focused on innovation
Full Job Description
Description

Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite-based systems in support of the Fort Meade customer. This role works across hardware, software, networking, and RF components, with a focus on communication and signal processing systems. The position supports requirements analysis, system design, integration testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities
  • Design, integrate, test, and deploy data center solutions for satellite-based systems
  • Support end-to-end systems engineering activities across hardware, software, networking, and RF components
  • Conduct requirements analysis and support system design documentation
  • Perform integration testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
  • Support communication and signal processing system development and deployment
  • Maintain technical documentation, test plans, procedures, and system artifacts
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and mission teams to ensure system performance and reliability
Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with ths customer
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field required
  • 7+ years of relevant systems engineering experience required
  • Experience with Linux and Windows environments required
  • Experience with FORNSAT systems required
  • End-to-end systems engineering experience required
  • Experience supporting satellite-based systems, communication systems, or signal processing environments
  • Experience working across hardware, software, networking, and RF components
  • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills
Salary RangeUSD $120,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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