Systems & Applications Engineer

Systems & Applications Engineer

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Sigmatech is seeking a well-qualified and motivated Systems & Applications engineer to support our customer on Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This is a full-time office and lab-based position; successful candidates will enjoy working with cutting‑edge technologies, awesome coworkers, and supporting our warfighters.

• Defining, analyzing, and translating operational and user requirements into technical system specifications.
• Developing architectures and design frameworks that ensure interoperability between Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) and other systems, common services, and applications.
• Leading systems integration efforts that bring together Command and Control hardware, software, and network components into a cohesive operational capability.
• Supporting integration, validation, and verification of NGC2 systems and applications to ensure they meet functionality, performance, security, and scalability objectives.
• Overseeing and contributing to the implementation of software applications (commercial, government‑developed, or third‑party) that support mission command and data flow across networks (both tactical and enterprise).
• Ensuring applications align with standards, protocols, and military interoperability requirements.
• Assisting in the generation, review, and maintenance of system and software requirements documents.
• Participating in stakeholder and user discussions to refine requirements and incorporate unit/soldier feedback (e.g., 25th ) into technical documentation.
• Identifying defects, interoperability issues, or risks uncovered during technical activities (e.g., Risk Reduction) and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Collaborating with program offices, operational units, and industry partners to communicate requirements, technical status, and plans.
• Maintaining a high understanding of C2 systems (e.g., Mission Command, tactical data links, or battle command suites).

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering.
• Ten (10) years total related experience, with at least five (5) years in software development, data engineering, or cloud technologies.
• Currently holding a Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience with ETL tools, message brokers, and API gateways for streaming or event‑based data (e.g., Apache NiFi, Kafka, Talend, Informatica).
• Deep experience with data concepts including structured, semi‑structured, and unstructured data, data schemas, data storage, and ontologies.
• Understanding and experience with large data architectures such as Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Data Lakes, and Data Warehouses.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google) to leverage cloud services for scalable and flexible data solutions.
• Knowledge of programming languages (Python, Java).
• Experience with data processing and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Kibana).
• Experience working in an environment that utilizes Agile methodology and framework.
• Travel may be required on short notice and may exceed 15%.

In compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $150,000 to $174,000; however, Sigmatech considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to experience, education/training, key skills, location, and often contractual requirements.