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Technical Systems Engineer

BigBear.ai
United States, Maryland, Annapolis Junction
Mar 13, 2026
Overview Are you ready to engineer next-generation enterprise capabilities that have immediate mission impact? BigBear.ai, a leader in decision intelligence, is seeking a Technical Systems Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of enterprise systems. In this role, you'll collaborate with a diverse team of technologists, working on cutting-edge systems that directly support national security. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a tangible difference, we want to hear from you! Why This Role Matters As aTechnical Systems Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and implementing enterprise systems that drive mission success. Your expertise will help shape technical architecture, facilitate Agile practices, and guide system development, making a real impact every day. Technical Systems Engineer Location: Annapolis Junction, MD(Eligible for Telework after 60 days) Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly What you will do In this role, you'll: Architect & Document:Review, revise, and create technical architecture documents to ensure system designs meet mission requirements. Define System Communication:Collaborate with other technologists to determine system communication contracts and ensure seamless integration. Lead Strategic Sessions:Facilitate Engineering Review Board (ERB) sessions with NSA leadership, influencing key decisions and driving technical excellence. Guide System Development:Prepare system engineering management plans, system integration plans, and test strategies to ensure smooth development and implementation. Collaborate on Technical Challenges:Work closely with government stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges and provide expert guidance on system engineering considerations. Communicate with Impact:Translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. Participating in Agile Ceremonies:Work with a larger team on two-week sprints, participate in daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, demos, retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums. What you need to have Clearance:TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly (required). Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline from an accredited college or university 15+ years of systems engineering experience. What we'd like you to have Experience using Scaled Agile (SAFe), DoDAF and the Cameo architectural tool. About BigBear.ai BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai. BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.