National Security Agency · 6 days ago
Systems Engineer
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $153K/yr
0+ years expThe National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking Junior Systems Engineers to support their technical mission office. In this role, you will develop and enhance systems and tools that support intelligence operations, engage in various projects to grow your skills, and work under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
National Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform trade studies to generate and translate conceptual designs into technical specifications
Participate in the evaluation of prototype hardware systems and software solutions
Integrate solutions into the worldwide collection and processing architecture
Design engineering systems over the lifecycle in areas such as networks, servers, hardware, and software
Develop and maintain technical documentation and standards
Qualification
Required
Degree must be in either Engineering or a relevant technical field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or physics)
For all of the above degrees, if program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework
Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics, (b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nature and properties of materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties, (g) solid state electronics, (h) microprocessor applications, (i) computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communication systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, or soil mechanics
Relevant experience must be in engineering systems over their lifecycle (for example, conception, design & development, testing, production, distribution/deployment, operation, maintenance & support, decommissioning)
With an Engineering degree, entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience
With a degree in a relevant technical field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or physics), entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience
With an Engineering degree, entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience
With a degree in a relevant technical field (for example, computer science, mathematics, or physics), entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's or Doctoral degree plus 1 year of relevant experience
Preferred
Knowledge, skills, and experience in one or more of the following areas are highly desired: systems engineering principles such as technology/system readiness assessment, modeling and simulation, security design engineering, and test evaluation and integration; systems architecture, framework, and standards
While not mandatory, Systems Engineering Certifications (i.e., DAWIA Certification, CISCO, and INCOSE) are beneficial and can enhance your qualifications
Benefits
NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
National Security Agency
Defending Our Nation. Securing The Future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
W. Glenn Hedrick IV
Chief Executive Officer (Battalion Commander) - 707th Military Intelligence Battalion
Ashim S Bajwa
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