Technical Systems Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. BigBear.ai scores A on the Alion truth index.
Overview
Are you ready to engineer next-generation enterprise capabilities that have immediate mission impact? BigBear.ai, a leader in decision intelligence, is seeking a Technical Systems Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of enterprise systems. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team of technologists, working on cutting-edge systems that directly support national security. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a tangible difference, we want to hear from you!
Why This Role Matters
As a Technical Systems Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in designing and implementing enterprise systems that drive mission success. Your expertise will help shape technical architecture, facilitate Agile practices, and guide system development, making a real impact every day.
Technical Systems Engineer
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD(Eligible for Telework after 60 days)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly
What you will do
In this role, you’ll:
- Architect & Document: Review, revise, and create technical architecture documents to ensure system designs meet mission requirements.
- Define System Communication: Collaborate with other technologists to determine system communication contracts and ensure seamless integration.
- Lead Strategic Sessions: Facilitate Engineering Review Board (ERB) sessions with NSA leadership, influencing key decisions and driving technical excellence.
- Guide System Development: Prepare system engineering management plans, system integration plans, and test strategies to ensure smooth development and implementation.
- Collaborate on Technical Challenges: Work closely with government stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges and provide expert guidance on system engineering considerations.
- Communicate with Impact: Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
- Participating in Agile Ceremonies: Work with a larger team on two-week sprints, participate in daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, demos, retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums.
What you should have
- Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly (required).
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline from an accredited college or university
- 15+ years of systems engineering experience.
What we'd like you to have
Experience using Scaled Agile (SAFe), DoDAF and the Cameo architectural tool.
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.