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Markon

Senior Systems Engineer

Markon

. Lead end-to-end systems architecture, design, integration, and development of high-assurance encryption devices .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems architecture, integration, and development of high-assurance encryption devices, with a strong focus on technical leadership and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Proficient in managing system requirements, conducting design reviews, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Active TS/SCI With PolygraphSystems ArchitectureFPGA Design And IntegrationTechnical Documentation DevelopmentHigh-Assurance Encryption Devices

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Hard Skills
Systems IntegrationRequirements DevelopmentVerification And ValidationTechnical Design ReviewsEngineering Trade StudiesRisk AssessmentsCryptographic ArchitecturesKey ManagementSecure Hardware DesignNetwork Encryption Technologies
Soft Skills
Technical LeadershipAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree In Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree In Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree In Systems Engineering
Industry Keywords
Government Engineering DeliverablesDefense-Related ProductsFormal Security CertificationAccreditation ProcessesSecure Communications Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead end-to-end systems architecture, design, integration, and development of high-assurance encryption devices
  • Provide technical direction across hardware, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineering disciplines
  • Resolve design tradeoffs and integration challenges
  • Define, manage, and maintain system requirements with traceability, verification, and validation throughout the development lifecycle
  • Lead technical design reviews, including system requirements reviews, preliminary design reviews, and critical design reviews
  • Develop and review technical documentation, engineering specifications, and government contract deliverables
  • Identify and resolve technical risks, design challenges, and cross-functional dependencies impacting system performance and delivery
  • Conduct technical trade studies involving cryptographic architectures, key management, FPGA selection, and system design alternatives
  • Oversee system integration, testing, and validation for technical, security, and performance compliance
  • Communicate technical progress, risks, and recommendations to government stakeholders and program leadership
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to systems, hardware, software, and test engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 10+ years of relevant engineering experience supporting complex hardware and software system development
  • Demonstrated experience as a software, electrical, hardware, or FPGA engineer, with hands-on involvement in delivering integrated hardware and software products
  • Strong experience with systems architecture, requirements development, systems integration, and verification and validation
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through complex technical development efforts
  • Experience conducting technical design reviews, engineering trade studies, and risk assessments
  • Ability to evaluate and resolve technical challenges across hardware, software, firmware, and FPGA interfaces
  • Experience developing technical documentation, system specifications, and government engineering deliverables
  • Strong technical leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience developing high-assurance encryption devices or secure communications systems
  • Knowledge of MACsec, IPsec, and related network encryption technologies
  • Hands-on experience with FPGA design, development, or integration
  • Familiarity with cryptographic architectures, key management, and secure hardware design
  • Experience supporting formal security certification and accreditation processes for cryptographic products
  • Experience delivering government or defense-related hardware and software products
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Training and Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holidays
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Equal Opportunity Employer