Job description

Job Title Senior‑Level Systems Engineer Why IDS? IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients. Locations Annapolis Junction, MD Shifts Available Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements. Job Description IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level Systems Engineer to support the definition and implementation of system architecture for an Agent Knowledge Management System utilizing an agentic framework for automated knowledge extraction. The engineer will work closely with project leadership to manage system integration, deployment strategy, compliance, testing, validation, and lifecycle sustainment. Key Duties • Collaborate with project leadership to manage system integration efforts across multiple components and teams • Develop, maintain, and execute deployment strategies and processes to ensure smooth product delivery • Coordinate technical efforts across engineering, data science, and UX teams to support integrated delivery • Ensure compliance with system standards and best practices through testing, validation, and lifecycle sustainment • Decompose project requirements into actionable technical tasks and specifications • Develop and maintain technical plans, milestones, and support code review activities • Maintain system architecture, integration, and deployment documentation • Conduct security, performance, and quality audits to ensure compliance Requirements • Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with seven (7) years, or Doctoral degree with five (5) years • Degree in Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, or a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics) • Experience designing and sustaining engineering systems across the full system lifecycle • Experience decomposing requirements and supporting system integration efforts • Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Compensation • Salary range: $150,000 – $170,000 • Benefits Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. If you are unable to apply through the portal and need to speak to someone about necessary accommodations to apply, please email accommodation@idsinternational.com and we will follow up with you. Do not submit resumes and applications through this email.

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Senior‑Level Systems Engineer
Annapolis Junction, MD
Shifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
Collaborate with project leadership to manage system integration efforts across multiple components and teams
Develop, maintain, and execute deployment strategies and processes to ensure smooth product delivery
Coordinate technical efforts across engineering, data science, and UX teams to support integrated delivery
Ensure compliance with system standards and best practices through testing, validation, and lifecycle sustainment
Decompose project requirements into actionable technical tasks and specifications
Develop and maintain technical plans, milestones, and support code review activities
Maintain system architecture, integration, and deployment documentation
Conduct security, performance, and quality audits to ensure compliance
Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with seven (7) years, or Doctoral degree with five (5) years
Degree in Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, or a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics)
Experience designing and sustaining engineering systems across the full system lifecycle
Experience decomposing requirements and supporting system integration efforts
Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

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