System Engineer
freedom technology solutions groupHighland Beach, MD
$140,000-$180,000
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freedom technology solutions groupHighland Beach, MDLead L6
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We are seeking a Systems Engineer to support a team responsible for eight products enabling and supporting I&L mission operations. This role combines systems engineering with hands‑on technical and operational engineering, requiring strong requirements discipline alongside practical technical understanding.
The Systems Engineer will work closely with a Tech Lead and cross‑functional stakeholders to plan, define, document, and implement solutions across multiple products, including COTS and GOTS products.
In addition to supporting ongoing development and integration efforts, this role will play a key part in establishing Agile practices and foundational processes that define how work is planned, executed, tested, and operationally supported.
This position is well suited for someone who is comfortable operating in an environment where processes are still being defined, enjoys organizing and structuring new efforts, and can balance big‑picture system thinking with day‑to‑day delivery. The ideal candidate brings clarity to ambiguity, drives work forward, and acts as a connective layer between business needs, technical implementation, and operational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary Systems Engineering partner to the Tech Lead and Agile team across multiple products
Lead requirements analysis, decomposition, and documentation, translating business and operational needs into clear, testable requirements
Establish and maintain systems documentation using Confluence, including system views, workflows, interfaces, and architectural decision records
Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and stakeholders to support new product development and enhancements
Help define and implement team‑level processes, including requirements management, change control, and traceability
Support integration and operational use of COTS and GOTS products, including evaluation, configuration, and sustainment considerations
Create and manage UAT processes, including test planning, acceptance criteria, and coordination with stakeholders
Participate in system and integration testing to ensure requirements are validated end‑to‑end
Use JIRA to manage requirements, stories, dependencies, and acceptance criteria within Agile workflows
Leverage GitLab for collaboration with development teams, including understanding pipelines, versioning, and release workflows
Act as a bridge between business, technical, and operational perspectives to ensure scalable, sustainable solutions
Required Qualifications / Must Haves
Experience as a Systems Engineer in an Agile or hybrid Agile environment
Strong background in requirements analysis, documentation, and lifecycle management
Experience supporting COTS and GOTS products
Technical fluency sufficient to collaborate deeply with developers and architects (APIs, integrations, environments, etc.)
Experience working across multiple products or systems simultaneously
Hands‑on experience with JIRA and Confluence
Experience defining and supporting UAT and testing processes
Comfortable working in environments with evolving scope, new development, and immature processes
Desired Personal Attributes
Drives solutions forward rather than waiting for direction
Willingness to lean into ambiguous or undefined tasks
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Ability to bring structure and organization to new efforts
Comfortable balancing competing priorities while maintaining delivery momentum
Clear communicator across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications
Familiarity with GitLab (repositories, CI/CD concepts, release coordination)
Background in operational systems engineering or production support environments
Experience helping establish or mature Agile team practices
What Success Looks Like:
Clear, actionable requirements trusted by development teams and stakeholders
Well‑structured documentation that scales across the product ecosystem
Strong partnership between Systems Engineering, Product, and Development
Repeatable UAT and testing processes that reduce rework and delivery risk
Agile practices that enable predictable and efficient delivery
The estimated salary range for this position is between $140,000-$180,000 (annualized USD). This range reflects the typical pay for the role and is one part of the company's comprehensive compensation package. Actual salaries are influenced by several factors, such as location, the individual’s education, skills, experience, and competencies, as well as contract affordability and organizational needs.
What’s in It for You?
Flexible work environment
A team mentality – work with friendly, like‑minded professionals
Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies
Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits
A work‑life balance you can count on
Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime
The Benefits You Get with Freedom
Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more
Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days
Competitive salary offerings
Paid training and tuition reimbursement
Fully paid life and disability
Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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