Systems Engineer 1

Posted 15 Days Ago
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Hanover, MD, USA
In-Office
180K-190K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Supports systems engineering for government training systems and infrastructure. Responsibilities include requirements analysis and decomposition, architecture and interface documentation, requirements traceability, verification planning, and recording technical decisions, risks, and dependencies. The role coordinates with software, systems administration, networking, security, and training stakeholders. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and Security+ or equivalent certification are required.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer Level 1 with an active TS/SCI with Poly to join our team in the Hanover, MD area. The work environment is fast-paced and sometimes involves extreme deadline pressures. The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers.  


Purpose

  • Support systems engineering activities for Government-owned training systems and supporting infrastructure by assisting with requirements analysis, architecture documentation, interface definition, and verification planning under direction of senior system engineers.
  • Develop and maintain systems engineering artifacts (e.g., requirements, diagrams, interface descriptions, verification inputs) in Government-approved formats and repositories.
  • Coordinates with software, systems administration, network, security, and training stakeholders to ensure engineering artifacts reflect the implemented technical baseline.

Work Schedule:

The courses being supported are active from 0800-1700 M-F. Contract core hours are 1000-1400.


Essential Responsibilities:

The Level 1 Systems Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

  • Assists with requirements analysis and decomposition by reviewing operational needs and high-level systems architectures and drafting lover-level requirements and acceptance criteria as directed.
  • Draft and updated systems engineering artifacts (requirements sections, architecture/context diagrams, dependency lists, interface summaries) using Government-approved templates/tools.
  • Assist with identifying and documenting interfaces and dependencies (system-to-system touchpoints, data flows, service interactions) and update interface artifacts as directed.
  • Support traceability by maintaining requirements-to-design and requirements-to-verification mappings as directed.
  • Document technical decisions, assumptions, risks, and action items from engineering working sessions in Government-approved tracking systems.

Security Clearance Required:

TS/SCI with Polygraph


Minimum Education & Years of Experience: 

  • Master’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of relevant experience 

OR

  • Bachelor's degree in the same fields and seven (7) years of relevant experience 

OR

  • Associate’s degree (or 18 semester hours or military coursework/training in a related field) and nine (9) years of relevant experience 

OR

  • High school diploma/GED and eleven (11) years of relevant experience 
  • Relevant experience includes systems engineering support for programs of similar scope, including requirements analysis/derivation, architecture/design support, interface definition, systems documentation, and verification planning.  

Required Certifications:

Sec+ or equivalent, DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification is required.


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As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.  

 

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

       

Compensation Details:

$180,000 - $190,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

10/14/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline, plus five years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, plus seven years of relevant experience
  • Associate's degree or 18 semester hours/military coursework in a related field, plus nine years of relevant experience
  • High school diploma or GED, plus eleven years of relevant experience
  • Relevant systems engineering experience including requirements analysis, architecture or design support, interface definition, systems documentation, and verification planning
  • Security+ or equivalent certification
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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