System Engineer

Links Technology is currently seeking a motivated and skilled Systems Engineer II to join our client's team in Linthicum, MD. Our client is a cutting-edge organization focused on growing Cyber Security projects that significantly impact the DOD/Intel community. This is a full-time role offering the opportunity to work on highly classified and impactful national security operations, with a focus on Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) activities.

Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer II:

• Perform traditional System Engineering and Vulnerability research.
• Support assessments of large-scale weapons systems and other national security operations.
• Analyze needs, derive system-level requirements, and contribute to the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks and systems.
• Perform System Engineering of secure command, control, communications, and intelligence (C3I) systems.
• Engage in microelectronics engineering, integrated circuit design, and integrated circuit reverse engineering.
• Collaborate with diverse organizations and teams to accomplish system engineering tasks.

Qualifications of the Systems Engineer II:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in relevant fields (Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, Math, or Information Systems). (Education and technical certifications, such as DAWIA Level 2 SPRD&E, can substitute for up to six (6) years of experience).
• At least 2 years of experience as a Systems Engineer, including leading and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Experience with System Engineering of secure C3I systems.
• Experience analyzing needs, deriving system level requirements, and contributing to the design, development, and implementation and maintenance of computer networks and systems.
• Microelectronics Engineering, integrated circuit design and integrated circuit reverse engineering skills.
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph clearance required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desired Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-160 systems security engineering considerations.
• Familiarity with INCOSE defined lifecycle systems engineering processes.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies independently.
• Experience defining a system of systems architecture.
• Experience with independent verification & validation of security requirements.
• Familiarity with weapons system development, sustainment, and security operations.
• Knowledge of reliability and/or safety engineering methods.
• Experience incorporating systems resiliency and security engineering concepts into acquisition documents.
• Experience in technical evaluations of contractor proposals for systems resiliency, security, and cyber security considerations.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and RF concepts.
• Familiarity with space-based systems and/or space support ground systems.
• Familiarity with DoD tactical networking.
• Experience with Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA).
• Knowledge of hardware, software, supply chain, systems vulnerabilities, anti-tamper and exploitation approaches.
• Experience in vulnerability discovery, and analysis tools, fuzzing tools, and dynamic system analysis.

Benefits of the Systems Engineer II:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401k.
• 10 Days PTO.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity projects.
• Significant impact on the DOD/Intel community.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.

Pay Range: $168,000 - $178,000