Senior‑Level Systems Engineer
Why IDS?IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
LocationsAnnapolis Junction, MD
Shifts AvailablePlease note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Job DescriptionIDS is seeking a Senior‑Level Systems Engineer to support the definition and implementation of system architecture for an Agent Knowledge Management System utilizing an agentic framework for automated knowledge extraction. The engineer will work closely with project leadership to manage system integration, deployment strategy, compliance, testing, validation, and lifecycle sustainment.
Key Duties• Collaborate with project leadership to manage system integration efforts across multiple components and teams
• Develop, maintain, and execute deployment strategies and processes to ensure smooth product delivery
• Coordinate technical efforts across engineering, data science, and UX teams to support integrated delivery
• Ensure compliance with system standards and best practices through testing, validation, and lifecycle sustainment
• Decompose project requirements into actionable technical tasks and specifications
• Develop and maintain technical plans, milestones, and support code review activities
• Maintain system architecture, integration, and deployment documentation
• Conduct security, performance, and quality audits to ensure compliance
• Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with seven (7) years, or Doctoral degree with five (5) years
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, or a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics)
• Experience designing and sustaining engineering systems across the full system lifecycle
• Experience decomposing requirements and supporting system integration efforts
• Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Salary range: $150,000 – $170,000
• Benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 9 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree with 7 years of relevant experience
- Doctoral degree with 5 years of relevant experience
- Degree in Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field
- Experience designing and sustaining engineering systems
- Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
What We Do
Hybrid conflict. Non-state actors. Digital hacktivists. Tribal politics. Advanced technology. Ancient beliefs. Rapid adaptation. Strategic uncertainty. Declining resources. Rising extremism. Today’s national security challenges are complex and multidimensional, requiring adaptive, interagency responses. For more than a decade, IDS International has delivered innovative training, research and operational civil-military services to help address these 21st century challenges. We are seasoned soldiers, aid workers, diplomats, intelligence professionals, cyber warriors, technical experts, political advisors, and more with a common understanding of how to train for and operate in conflict zones and transitional areas. Our team of interagency experts and field practitioners operate and train together daily, building on our global multidisciplinary understanding of challenges, best practices and new approaches. This wide range of perspectives permits us to serve as a liaison between civil society, military, government and technology to enhance coordination and effectively solve complex security and political problems.
