Lead AI Systems Engineer

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL is required Do you like to tackle complex software challenges? If you love mastering infrastructure environments, engineering dynamic technical workflows, and orchestrating complex systems at scale, you’re in the right place! We are looking for a Technical Requirements Systems Engineer who shares our drive to push boundaries and build secure, data-driven applications that make a real difference.

In this role, you will support an immediate, high-priority modernization program. Working closely with Product Owners, Task Leads, and developers, you will act as the vital technical liaison translating complex customer workflows and business processes into actionable, high-quality requirements definitions. You will actively facilitate sprint execution, functional testing, and system demos to ensure flawless delivery.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Annapolis Junction, MD
• Work Style:
  On-site with up to 1 day per week of telework flexibility available!

• Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000 (USD) base annual salary. Actual compensation offered may vary based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.

• Clearance:
  Active Fully-Cleared with Poly.
• Technical Environment Familiarity:
  Foundational awareness of software development using Java or JavaScript frameworks, RESTful microservices, and Cloud-based environments (AWS).
• Requirements Architecture:
  Proven experience working collaboratively with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document complex functional and technical requirements.
• Technical Liaison:
  Demonstrated track record acting as an expert bridge between clients and development teams, successfully managing expectations and communicating intricate technical details to varied audiences.
• Agile Engineering:
  Solid familiarity with Agile methodologies, sprint execution cycles, and core collaboration utilities like Jira and Confluence.

• Level: Mid- to Senior-Level preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Systems Engineer, Technical Analyst, or Requirements Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Substitution:
  Four (4) years of additional engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree (totaling 11 years of experience).

• AI Solution Coordination:
  Experience coordinating the design, integration, and deployment of AI/ML-driven software solutions into legacy systems architecture.
• Strategic AI Consulting:
  Ability to serve as a key technical advisor on machine learning tradeoffs, implications, and recommended approaches to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Emerging Tech Research:
  Passion for staying current with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning to proactively optimize architecture.

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

• Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.
• The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.
• PAY
  - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an…