Job Information
BigBear.ai Systems Engineer in Columbia, Maryland
Overview
BigBear.ai is seeking a energetic and organized System Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be actively involved in the entire lifecycle of complex systems, from initial design and integration to deployment and maintenance. You will play a key role in driving our mission forward by ensuring our technical architecture is robust, scalable, and aligned with program goals. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team, interface with stakeholders, and make a significant impact on high-priority projects. Your technical expertise, organizational skills, and collaborative spirit will be critical in solving complex challenges and delivering mission-critical solutions.
What you will do
System Design & Integration: Contribute to the architectural design and integration of complex, enterprise-level systems
Documentation: Develop and maintain project documentation, including system specifications, design documents, and test plans
Task Management: Utilize strong organizational skills to track and manage technical tasks and milestones
Infrastructure Management: Support the implementation of strategic plans for infrastructure management and automation
Collaboration: Act as a technical point of contact, collaborating between the engineering team and program management
What you need to have
Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI w/Polygraph
Education & Experience:
3 years of experience in a systems engineering role with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 4 additional years of experience in place of a degree
Technical Expertise:
Knowledge of systems engineering principles, standards, and the full development lifecycle
Experience with network profiling, fingerprinting, and security principles
Demonstrated ability to manage and organize technical tasks and priorities
Experience contributing to the design or architecture of IT systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working within a collaborative team environment
What we'd like you to have
Leadership Skills: Previous leadership experience
Web Hosting Expertise: Experience with web hosting/monitoring
Modern Architectures: Familiarity with serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda) and/or containerization (e.g., Docker)
Mobile Technology: Background or familiarity with mobile technology systems and infrastructure
Agile/DevOps: Experience working within an Agile or DevOps environment
Certifications: Relevant professional certifications
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.