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Senior Systems Engineer

Base-2 Solutions
Chevy Chase, Maryland, US
Posted 8/14/2026
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• Requisition ID: 3531 • Standard Title: • Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI • Location: Bethesda, MD • Work Type: On-Site • Shift: First • Referral Eligibility: Eligible • U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes Position Summary Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support DIA's National Digital Exploitation and OSINT Center (NDOC) under a 10-year contract. The role involves performing and managing systems engineering tasks including requirements analysis, system design, integration, testing, and documentation. The position also includes scrum master responsibilities to lead a software development team, manage risks, and drive process improvements. Work is primarily on-site in Bethesda, MD with some flexible remote work possible. Essential Duties And Responsibilities • Perform and manage systems engineering activities such as feature and requirements analysis, design, implementation planning, integration and test, sustainment, documentation, deployment, and system assessment. • Execute systems engineering tasks within Agile sprints and releases, supporting sprint and release planning and contributing to work tickets and program documentation. • Support and employ Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches in coordination with the Lead Systems Engineer and team members. • Define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, and hardware/software compatibility parameters. • Assist in establishing systems engineering processes and tools for analysis, problem diagnosis, solution design, integration and test preparation, risk assessment, and mitigation planning. • Manage a scrum team performing development activities across microservices and support system architectures. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience with 12+ years in software development, systems engineering, or related field. • Experience creating design packages and workflows. • Experience writing technical solutions and whitepapers. • Experience implementing Agile processes and techniques. • Experience facilitating scrum activities including Planning, Retrospective, Grooming, and Review/Demo. • Experience with Gitlab workflow, JIRA, Confluence, or similar collaboration tools. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Familiarity with MBSE approaches and tools or experience with similar frameworks. Preferred Qualifications • Software development experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, and React. • Experience with database systems, search engines, model view controller (MVC) frameworks, and web applications. • Experience with Red Hat, CentOS, or Oracle Linux. • Experience with big data applications. • Scaled Agile Framework certification (SAFe Agilist or equivalent). • Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous development tools such as Jenkins or Bamboo. Required Education and Experience Equivalency • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field with 12+ years in software development, systems engineering, or related field. Required Certifications • None specified. Required Security Clearance • Active Top Secret/SCI Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation • Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity). • Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral. • Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent). Health • 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents. • Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans. • 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents. • 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Income Protect