Systems Engineer Level 1
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.
Description
Markon is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Fort Meade Customer. This role focuses on the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection-based systems. The position involves working across hardware, software, networking, and Radio Frequency (RF) components to support mission-critical communications and signal processing systems.
Responsibilities
Support the design, integration, testing, and deployment of data center solutions for satellite collection systems.
Perform systems engineering activities across hardware, software, networking, and RF components.
Assist with the development and integration of RF and signal processing systems for communications applications.
Support system requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, and validation.
Conduct system integration testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluations.
Develop and maintain engineering documentation, test plans, interface control documents, and configuration management records.
Collaborate with engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support system sustainment.
Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph through this customer is required.
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant systems engineering experience required.
Experience supporting systems engineering activities across hardware, software, networking, and RF components.
Experience with RF and signal processing systems development.
Experience supporting system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of system requirements analysis, architecture development, verification, and validation.
Strong technical documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
Salary Range
USD $120,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.Overview
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.