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System Engineer with Security Clearance

Athenix Solutions GroupAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 7 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in national defense with Athenix Solutions Group, offering a competitive salary range and hybrid flexibility to develop and maintain critical systems. You'll thrive here if you possess strong system engineering fundamentals, experience with Signals Intelligence or Cyberspace workflows, and a passion for impactful technology. Apply now to contribute to vital national security initiatives and explore diverse career paths within a reputable organization.

Quick Overview

Salary
$112k - $275k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description


System Engineer Athenix Solutions Group System Engineer Annapolis Junction, MD • ACS Description Athenix Solutions Group is looking for professionals in a variety of roles to apply system engineering fundamentals to the development, testing, deployment, maintenance, operation, sustainment, and disposition of systems assisting in the defense of our nation. We have roles that focus in on a specific portion of the system development lifecycle, and others that span the entire process. Do you have skills and experience in some of the following areas?

  • Understanding of or background in end-to-end Signals Intelligence or Cyberspace workflows
  • Requirements development and management
  • Working Knowledge and familiarity with Linux based operating systems and the Linux command line interface (bash, ssh, etc)
  • Using Information management tools such as SharePoint or Confluence.
  • Working knowledge of a variety of software development principles and languages (Python, C++, Java, etc)
  • Development of system architectural drawings using DODAF framework or similar
  • Presenting information in writing and verbally explaining complex topics and ideas to a variety of audiences from development teams to senior leadership
  • Understanding of dataflows and familiarity with tools such as Apache Niagra Files
If so, we have an exciting job waiting for you! Requirements
  • Active Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph?is required
  • Education: Positions available no matter where you are in your career!
  • Entry Level – Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and no or minimal experience (Note: even without a degree, 4 years of relevant experience can qualify you for this level)
  • Basic Level – Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and 6 years of relevant experience
  • Mid-Level – Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and 12 years of relevant experience
  • Senior Level - Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and 20 years of relevant experience
Note: A Master’s degree in engineering or relevant field can be used to substitute for 4 years of experience Note: 5 years experience can also replace the degree requirement in most cases

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Salary Description 112000-275000

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