Systems Engineer (RC-2)
Legato· Defense· Sep 14, 2026 · 1mo ago
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
In office
Full-time
Mid
$115K–$166K est.
Job description
Legato, LLC recruiters (Staffing@legatocorp.com) would love to speak with you regarding the following position: Systems Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Security Clearance Required : TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
Salary Range : $210,000-$230,000, depending on experience.
What You Will Do:
The Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership throughout the full system engineering lifecycle, supporting the development, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing evolution of complex hardware and software systems. This role will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to translate operational needs and high-level concepts into well-defined, achievable, and verifiable system requirements.
The Systems Engineer will analyze system requirements, develop system architectures and design solutions, and guide integration and implementation activities. Responsibilities will include deriving lower-level requirements from higher-level requirements, defining system and component interfaces, evaluating alternative system concepts, and ensuring requirements remain complete, accurate, traceable, and technically feasible.
This individual will also contribute to system engineering plans, requirements specifications, interface control documentation, system design documentation, integration and test plans, and other technical documentation. The Engineer will support design reviews, test activities, configuration management, risk assessment, and cross-functional coordination throughout the system lifecycle. Additionally, the role will help maintain the technical integrity of system baselines as systems progress from development through deployment, operations, and maintenance.
Our minimum requirements for this role:
Fourteen (14) years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline
Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
Experience developing and managing system and derived requirements
Experience with system architecture and system design
Experience supporting the integration and testing of complex hardware and software systems
Experience developing systems engineering and technical documentation
Experience with requirements analysis, functional allocation, interface definition, and system requirements reviews
Experience developing system integration and test plans
Experience coordinating technical activities across multiple engineering teams and disciplines
Experience supporting configuration management, risk management, and system lifecycle activities
About Your New Company
Legato, LLC is a dynamic small business headquartered in Columbia, near Ft. Meade, MD. Our positions include Cyber, Software, Systems, Networking, Data Science and other complex engineering capabilities. We set ourselves apart by having employees in the top of their field and who enjoy working at Legato for its attention to its employees, aggressive compensation, and upward mobility possibilities.
We offer a generous benefits package including individual and family health, vision and dental benefits. A minimum of four (4) weeks of paid time off including a week of sick leave. Legato gives our employees 11 federal holidays off and a 401(k) employer match with no vesting schedule. There is an opportunity to earn referral benefits or bank hours if the contract allows.
Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.
Legato LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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