Senior‑Level Systems Engineer
IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public‑sector clients.
Annapolis Junction, MD
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.
IDS is seeking a Senior‑Level Systems Engineer to support the definition and implementation of system architecture for an Agent Knowledge Management System utilizing an agentic framework for automated knowledge extraction. The engineer will work closely with project leadership to manage system integration, deployment strategy, compliance, testing, validation, and lifecycle sustainment.
• Collaborate with project leadership to manage system integration efforts across multiple components and teams
• Develop, maintain, and execute deployment strategies and processes to ensure smooth product delivery
• Coordinate technical efforts across engineering, data science, and UX teams to support integrated delivery
• Ensure compliance with system standards and best practices through testing, validation, and lifecycle sustainment
• Decompose project requirements into actionable technical tasks and specifications
• Develop and maintain technical plans, milestones, and support code review activities
• Maintain system architecture, integration, and deployment documentation
• Conduct security, performance, and quality audits to ensure compliance
• Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with seven (7) years, or Doctoral degree with five (5) years
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Astronomy, or a related technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics)
• Experience designing and sustaining engineering systems across the full system lifecycle
• Experience decomposing requirements and supporting system integration efforts
• Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Salary range: $150,000 – $170,000
• Benefits
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
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IDS International is a global leader in providing comprehensive Training & Technical Services for international government projects. Our core services encompass security provision for government-owned construction sites, escorting visitors through secure facilities, and delivering extensive military training. This includes organization, battlefield communication, driving military vehicles, basic procedures, and advanced operations such as missile operations.
Our Infrastructure Protection division is dedicated to safeguarding mission-critical infrastructure and facilities, even in the most hostile and challenging operational environments. We are experienced in operating in conflict zones, delivering innovative solutions for 21st-century problems.
Our Expeditionary Support team provides life support services, procurement and logistics, engineering, program management, facilities operations and maintenance, construction, workforce training, deployment, and oversight. We also offer Specialized Training services to ensure that warfighters are equipped with the skills needed to navigate ever-changing global geo-political environments.
In the realm of Cyber & Information Warfare, our team of leading experts and field practitioners is experienced in conflict, development, stabilization, the cyber domain, and human factors that influence operating environments. We work closely with our clients to gain an in-depth understanding of their objectives and challenges, allowing us to deliver quality, multidisciplinary solutions to even the most complex problems.
With nearly 70 years of combined experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our clients. Our innovative approach and operational expertise allow us to deliver customized solutions to meet the unique needs of companies in business development, union military contingents, defense, diplomacy, development, guard services, security detail, and government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.
