Systems Engineer Skill Level 2
Company: Onyx Point
Location: Hanover
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST CURRENTLY HAVE AN
ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE WITH THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT. (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED). Description: Analyzes
user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and
high-level system architectures to develop system requirements
specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and
development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements,
advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies.
Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements,
design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems
into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops
system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system
development and implementation planning through assessment or
preparation of system engineering management plans and system
integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding
Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated
problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the
technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated
with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates
with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior
executives. Requirements: Required Skills • Strong grasp of
Kubernetes networking, configuration, and deployment across secure
environments • Proven ability to support compliance-driven
sustainment activities with attention to detail and accuracy •
Excellent collaboration skills with both technical team members and
mission stakeholders • Solid documentation and tracking skills
using enterprise tools • Ability to adapt quickly to evolving
security and mission needs Desired Qualifications • Experience with
Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Salt, and Ansible •
Familiarity with Rancher, Helm, and advanced Kubernetes features •
Working knowledge of observability tools like Elasticsearch,
Kibana, and Grafana • Security (CWIP) or equivalent certification
preferred Fourteen (14) years’ experience as a SE in programs and
contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science,
Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management,
or related discipline from an accredited college or university is
required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be
substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Contribute to the development
of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System
Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements
specifications, and Interface Control Documents Manage system
requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of
production systems that are compatible with the defined system
architecture(s) – Department of Defense Architecture Framework
(DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc Assist with the
development of system requirements, functional requirements, and
allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility,
and personnel components Coordinate the resolution of action items
from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews,
program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline
coordination Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design
new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development
and operational considerations Participate in the development of
system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans,
Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and
Interface Control Documents Participate in interface definition,
design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups
and individuals throughout the life cycle Allocate real-time
process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem
components Derive from the system requirements an understanding of
stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and
implied as essential to system effectiveness Derive lower-level
requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe
in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and
ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique,
unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable Generate alternative system
concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions Participate
in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system
or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces,
test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for
hardware and software developers Define the methods, processes, and
evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work
products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
Develop system design solution that satisfies the system
requirements and fulfills the functional analysis Develop derived
requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality,
Integrity, Non-repudiation, and Availability); Basic Information
Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access
Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology
(Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory
access control, hashing, key management, etc.) Telework available
up to 16 hours. Compensation: We are committed to providing fair
and competitive compensation. The salary range for our positions
vary depending on accepted contractual position skill level. These
salaries fall within the range of $78,000 to $275,000 per year.
This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations
where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the
candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of
expertise. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package,
including: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D,
Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness,
Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance Retirement Plan:
401(k) plan with company match Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid
holidays, parental leave, and more Wellness: Access to wellness
programs and mental health support Professional Development:
Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement
Additional Perks: Flexible work arrangements, including remote work
options Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Employee referral
programs Bonus opportunities Technology allowance A diverse,
inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
Keywords: Onyx Point, Baltimore , Systems Engineer Skill Level 2, Engineering , Hanover, Maryland
