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Sr. Systems Engineer

Advantage Technical
$154,000.00-$164,000.00
paid holidays
United States, Maryland, Columbia
Jul 09, 2026
Job Title: Sr. Systems Engineer

Job Location: Columbia, MD

Salary: Up to $164k depending on experience.

On-site position

Job Summary:



  • Come join our team! We currently have an exciting Permanent (Direct Hire) opportunity in Columbia, MD for a Sr. Systems Engineer. Aerospace experience is a plus.



Job Description:



  • Provides for the independent design, development and implementation of engineering products, methods or processes on complete projects or systems, including complex projects of a technical nature.
  • This position works independently on moderately complex technical projects while assisting on larger very complex projects of a technical nature.
  • Conducts analysis and research to evaluate alternate concepts and approaches for applicability in design and manufacture.
  • Conducts verification and validation testing and/or analysis and recommends improvements in testing equipment and techniques.



Working Procedure:



  • Responsible for the design, development, testing and implementation of engineering processes, methods, and products.
  • Works independently under light technical oversight of engineering supervisors and/or senior engineers on projects or subsystems of a technical nature.
  • Prepare major complex portions of written documentation in a team environment to include engineering drawings, engineering standards, engineering specifications, technical proposals, technical manuals, disclosures, and scientific discoveries.
  • Assist in the formulation of systems requirements.
  • Works as part of integrated product teams with other cross functional professional employees in the execution of engineering functions.
  • Will function as team leader for appropriate tasks.
  • Receives guidance from, and interfaces with, peers, senior engineers, and other professional employees in the execution of engineering functions.
  • Provide technical leadership within the section for recognized discipline.
  • Provides guidance to junior engineers and Integrated Product Team members.
  • Plan and organize the responsibilities for a broad spectrum of assignments with occasional guidance.
  • Defines and analyzes the technical requirements for assigned engineering tasks.
  • Generates, modifies, and upgrades mathematical models to predict design performance.
  • Use commercial and proprietary simulation tools in developing and evaluating designs.
  • Acquires information from all relevant sources, including industry and governments standards, handbooks, textbooks, and reference manuals.
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of design guidelines and practices.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Follows industry and internal design guidelines and methodologies.
  • Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution to meet design requirements.
  • Conducts and supports internal and customer design reviews.
  • Generate reports, white papers, and technical memoranda.
  • Perform research and analysis of technical issues to develop solutions to meet design objectives.
  • Works to complete tasks within cost and schedule constraints.
  • Provides status and feedback on task progress.
  • Provide feedback and make recommendations to improve designs and reduce costs and/or schedule.
  • Conducts testing, develops prototype to validate designs.
  • Documents the design development.
  • Support multiple assignments on different design product teams.
  • Use the infrastructure to accomplish objectives.
  • Support production, testing, and field operations in improving designs.
  • Apply scientific principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical end results.
  • Tools are objective in nature utilizing quantitative or analytical techniques.
  • Maintain engineering skills consistent with advances in technology.
  • Support multiple assignments of increasing responsibility.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.



Education:



  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, in a related discipline.



Experience Requirement:



  • Minimum of eight years of engineering experience. Advanced degree can be substituted for job experience pending review.



Note:



  • Must be U.S. Citizen - "Must be able to meet ITAR requirements, including US citizenship to be considered for this role."

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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