System Engineer 3

AdapticAnnapolis Junction, MD

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job Description

Lead the Technical Vision: Join Us as a Senior Systems Engineer!

At Adaptic, senior Systems Engineers help shape the technical direction behind complex mission systems. Supporting the DoD and Intelligence Community, you'll work at the intersection of mission needs, system architecture, engineering teams, and technical execution—helping ensure solutions are designed with the full system lifecycle in mind.

We're looking for an experienced Systems Engineer who can bring technical depth, systems-level thinking, and a clear architectural vision to complex mission challenges.

Your Impact

You'll help guide technical solutions from initial mission concepts through deployment and sustainment. Day-to-day, that can look like:

Defining and documenting CONOPS, operational/system requirements, and use cases

Leading or contributing to high-level system design

Establishing system/component performance and interface requirements

Developing installation, integration, and acceptance test plans

Translating complex customer and mission needs into clear technical direction

Coordinating across customers, project teams, and related organizations to ensure solutions satisfy requirements

Assessing organizational engineering processes and work products to ensure they effectively support strategic and tactical objectives

Guiding engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle

Helping resolve complex, cross-system technical and integration challenges

Defining and communicating a shared technical and architectural vision for solutions developed across product teams

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field + 10 years of relevant experience; OR

Master's degree + 8 years of relevant experience; OR

Doctoral degree + 6 years of relevant experience

Relevant technical fields may include Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics

Relevant experience must involve engineering systems throughout their lifecycle, including conception, design and development, testing, production, deployment, operations, maintenance, support, and decommissioning.

See the whole system. Set the technical direction. Drive the mission forward. Apply now to learn more about our extensive benefits and customizable compensation packages.

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FAQs About System Engineer 3 Jobs at Adaptic

What is the work location for this position at Adaptic?

This job at Adaptic is located in Annapolis Junction, MD, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Adaptic?

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What employment applies to this position at Adaptic?

Adaptic lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Adaptic?

Adaptic is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What education level is required for this job?

The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by Adaptic for this role?

Adaptic offers following benefits: Health Insurance and Paid Vacation for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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