Junior Systems Engineer

Total Systems Technologies Corporation

. Work independently and as part of a cross-functional team of technical experts supporting an established and growing federal mission .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering with a strong ability to assess and decompose complex systems and architectures. Proficient in visual and written communication of technical concepts, with experience supporting federal intelligence and defense agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems Engineering ExperienceActive Top Secret Security ClearanceCameo EA SoftwareQualitative Data AnalysisProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Systems AssessmentSystems DecompositionData AnalysisCBRN DetectionCBRN Hazard ModelingCBRN Exercise DevelopmentChemistry BackgroundPhysics BackgroundBiological Laboratory ScienceDatabase Basics

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauCameo EA Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Security ClearanceSCI Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Federal MissionIntelligence AgenciesLaw EnforcementDefense AgenciesNarcotics InterdictionCounterproliferation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work independently and as part of a cross-functional team of technical experts supporting an established and growing federal mission
Quickly understand complex technical concepts
Assess systems and architectures
Decompose systems and architectures
Make assessments and articulate recommendations to the customer
Represent systems and architectures in visual and written form
Support federal intelligence, law enforcement, civilian, and defense agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, sciences, or related field
3–5 years of systems engineering experience
Active Top Secret security clearance
SCI eligible
Professional experience working in systems engineering
Ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
Experience with Cameo EA software (preferred)
Qualitative Data Analysis (preferred)
LLM prompting and AI-assisted data analysis (preferred)
Power BI and Tableau (preferred)
Database basics (preferred)
CBRN detection hands-on experience (preferred alternative)
CBRN hazard modeling (preferred alternative)
CBRN exercise development (preferred alternative)
Chemistry, physics, or biological laboratory science background (preferred alternative)
Knowledge of narcotics interdiction and counterproliferation mission sets (preferred alternative)
Applicants must undergo comprehensive client and corporate background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and personal and team merit bonuses
Salary matching for 401(k) up to 3%
Medical, dental, and vision plans
HSA and FSA options
100% employer-paid life and disability insurance, including short- and long-term plans
Remote work, flexible schedules, and telework opportunities (varies per position)
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Continuous performance evaluation process
Dedicated annual budget for educational opportunities
Confidential employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellness Resource Group and wellness programs throughout the year