System Architect

Location: Columbia, Maryland, United States

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

We are seeking a Senior Computer and Information Research Scientist / Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, integration, modernization, and sustainment of complex enterprise and mission-critical systems. This position is ideal for an experienced systems engineering professional who thrives on solving highly complex technical challenges while influencing the strategic direction of large-scale programs.

The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical authority, collaborating with engineers, architects, program managers, government stakeholders, and executive leadership to develop innovative technical solutions that enable mission success. This role requires a blend of systems engineering expertise, technical leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on problem solving across the full systems engineering lifecycle.

Salary: $135,565 - $172,800+

What You'll Be Doing

• Working on unusually complex technical problems and architecting highly innovative system‑level solutions.
• Applying extensive systems engineering experience to analyze and assess system requirements, processes, interfaces, and methodologies to ensure total system integration and mission performance.
• Contributing to—and potentially leading—small engineering teams in planning, designing, and implementing large‑scale technical programs while interfacing with senior management and technical leadership.
• Supporting long‑range strategic systems planning under consultative direction.
• Applying advanced engineering principles, theories, and concepts to determine and pursue courses of action needed to achieve desired technical outcomes.
• Performing additional responsibilities as required in support of enterprise engineering, modernization, and integration efforts.

Requirements

• Active US Security Clearance with Polygraph

• Advanced knowledge in the systems engineering discipline; recognized as a subject matter expert.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to clearly present technical concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments and perform in a lead engineering capacity.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of other engineers.
• Knowledge of system architecture design, requirements analysis, modeling tools, and capability development.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on system quality and mission success.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical/scientific discipline.
• Advanced degree may be preferred.
• 8+ years of related professional systems engineering experience.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience identifying new system capabilities, technical enhancements, and concept demonstrators for emerging mission needs.
• Experience supporting system integration, modernization, and lifecycle engineering in enterprise or mission‑critical environments.
• Ability to interface with senior technical leadership and provide expert guidance aligned with a senior‑level engineering role.

Benefits

• 401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay
• PTO: 20 days per year
• Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant
• $50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available

InterImage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. InterImage provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.