Junior Systems Engineer
Precise Systems· startup· Sep 24, 2026 · 1mo ago
Lexington Park, MD
In office
Full-time
Junior
$56K–$80K
Job description
Junior Systems Engineer
Job Location
Lexington Park, Maryland
Tracking Code
PSPAXN207/2026/4779
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.
Precise Systems is seeking a motivated Junior Systems Engineer to provide systems engineering and technical support to our customer, supporting Naval Aviation Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and related aircraft and mission-system efforts. The successful candidate will work as part of an integrated government/contractor team and support systems engineering activities throughout the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle. This position provides an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs, systems engineering processes, technical documentation, requirements management, configuration management, and integrated product team (IPT) activities.
This role requires in-person support.
Duties:
• Provide systems engineering support to PMA-207 program and IPT personnel.
• Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of systems engineering documentation, technical reports, and program deliverables.
• Support requirements development, decomposition, traceability, verification, and validation activities.
• Assist with the analysis and evaluation of aircraft systems, subsystems, and associated equipment.
• Support technical reviews, IPT meetings, engineering working groups, and program management reviews.
• Assist with configuration management and engineering change activities.
• Support the development and maintenance of technical baselines and related program documentation.
• Assist with tracking and resolving engineering actions, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Support the review of engineering data, specifications, interface documentation, and technical requirements.
• Assist with test planning, test documentation, and evaluation activities as required.
• Support Foreign Military Sales activities by coordinating technical information and engineering requirements across government, contractor, and customer organizations.
• Assist in preparing briefings, meeting materials, status reports, and other technical communications.
• Coordinate with engineers, logistics personnel, program analysts, government stakeholders, and other contractor organizations to support program objectives.
• Perform technical research and analysis to support program decisions and engineering recommendations.
• Participate in continuous improvement of systems engineering processes and program execution.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Required Experience:
• 0–3 years of professional engineering or technical experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a government/contractor environment and interact professionally with government personnel and industry partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy acquisition programs.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and lifecycle methodologies.
• Familiarity with requirements management, configuration management, risk management, or technical baseline development.
• Experience with engineering documentation and technical data.
• Familiarity with DoD 5000-series acquisition processes and/or MIL-STD-881, MIL-STD-961, or IEEE 15288.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, DOORS, Cameo, or other requirements/configuration management systems.
• Previous experience supporting Naval Aviation or Foreign Military Sales programs.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems or the KC-130J/C-130J platform is a plus.
• Active DoD security clearance.
Desired Attributes:
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is eager to develop as a systems engineer and can effectively operate in a dynamic program environment. The candidate should demonstrate:
• A willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• The ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Professionalism and the ability to build effective relationships with customers and teammates.
• An interest in developing a long-term career in DoD systems engineering and acquisition.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.
We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.
Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $56,035.20-$80,000.00 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.
Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.
Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.
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