DescriptionMarkon is seeking a System Engineer Level 3 to provide senior technical leadership for the design, integration, testing, deployment, training, and sustainment of mission-critical packet-based systems for the Fort Meade Customer. This role leads the integration of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) hardware and software solutions while driving end-to-end systems integration across hardware, software, and network components. The position is responsible for ensuring interoperability, operational performance, and mission success across complex enterprise and communications environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, integration, testing, deployment, training, and sustainment of packet-based hardware and software systems
- Drive end-to-end systems integration across hardware, software, networking, and infrastructure components
- Develop and evaluate system architectures, technical solutions, and integration strategies
- Lead requirements analysis, engineering assessments, and system design activities
- Oversee system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and operational readiness efforts
- Ensure interoperability, reliability, performance, and maintainability of deployed solutions
- Coordinate with Government stakeholders, vendors, engineers, and operational teams throughout the system lifecycle
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment plans, and engineering artifacts
- Support technology modernization initiatives and capability enhancements
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph with ths customer
- Bachelor27s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field required
- 20+ years of systems engineering, systems integration, or related technical experience
- Experience leading the design, integration, testing, deployment, training, and sustainment of packet-based systems
- Extensive experience with COTS and GOTS hardware and software solutions
- Strong experience driving end-to-end systems integration across hardware, software, and network components
- Experience developing and implementing system architectures and integration strategies
- Strong understanding of networking technologies, systems engineering principles, and lifecycle processes
- Experience supporting complex enterprise, communications, or mission-critical technology environments
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership and stakeholders
- Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in a dynamic, mission-focused environment
Salary RangeUSD $240,000.00 - USD $250,000.00 /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.