Systems Engineer Level 3

Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer – Level 3 to serve as a senior technical authority providing systems engineering leadership for highly complex, mission-critical systems of systems. This position will define engineering strategies, lead advanced analytical efforts, and integrate data science and machine learning capabilities into enterprise-level system architectures.

• Provide senior leadership and technical direction for systems engineering efforts across large, complex programs.
• Lead analysis, design, and integration of complex systems of systems, ensuring technical coherence and mission alignment.
• Define and oversee engineering approaches that incorporate data science, NLP, and machine learning capabilities.
• Direct large-scale data extraction, processing, and analysis from unstructured and semi-structured sources.
• Evaluate and guide selection of ML models, analytic frameworks, and visualization approaches for optimized performance.
• Oversee development of advanced analytics using Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and related technologies.
• Provide authoritative guidance to Government stakeholders, senior engineers, and program leadership.
• Ensure technical integrity, quality, and completeness of systems engineering deliverables.
• Mentor engineers across all levels and establish best practices for systems engineering and data-driven analysis.

• Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph with this Customer
• Twenty (20) years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity,
  OR Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven experience planning, leading, and governing large-scale systems engineering efforts.
• Deep expertise in systems-of-systems engineering, data science, NLP, and machine learning.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, R, and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
• Extensive experience with unstructured data extraction tools (e.g., Apache Tika, PDFMiner).
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, government leadership, and technical teams

USD $200,000.00 - USD $225,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

 

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.