Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer to support an IC customer with the entire Systems Engineering life cycle. We are seeking a forward-learning self-starter capable of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast paced environment. You will be expected to support multiple efforts and will assist the customer in making informed decisions related to requirements and developments.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with customer and stakeholders to understand mission needs then develop Concept of Operations documents.
- Capture and document User, Functional, and Technical requirements.
- Perform analysis and allocation of requirements to systems and segments.
- Provide project management support, development of project plans, integration and test support and initial solution definition.
- Drive projects to completion.
- Plan and participate in characterization testing of RF systems.
- Coordinate and participate in technical exchange meetings (TEMS).
- Identify technical, CI and operational risks and recommend mitigations.
- Creating briefings to support Control Gates.
- Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer providing the above services
- Strong written, communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to prepare and brief complex technical and non-technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Have demonstrated experience with RF communication systems, technologies, and concepts
- Be a self-starter who will take initiative for helping manage key parts of complex technical developments.
- Possess a desire and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects and be willing and able to aggressively learn the activities and focus of the organization.
- Must be comfortable working in a dynamic team environment.
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At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of experience, or master’s degree and 10 years, or Ph.D. and 7 years; four additional years may substitute for a degree.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Systems Engineer providing the described services.
- Strong written, communication, and interpersonal skills, including briefing complex technical and non-technical information.
- Demonstrated experience with RF communication systems, technologies, and concepts.
- Ability to manage key parts of complex technical developments independently.
- Ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects and learn organizational activities quickly.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
What We Do
Markon is a professional services firm and mission integrator serving national-security and federal clients. It delivers full-spectrum cyber operations, digital transformation, and critical intelligence solutions, combining cyber exercises, defensive operations, training, threat analysis, modernized architectures, secure software delivery, data, cloud, automation, operational leadership, infrastructure alignment, process engineering, and software optimization to strengthen secure, resilient mission readiness across complex federal environments and national missions.
