System Engineer – Level 5

July 09, 2026
  • Labor Category: Systems Engineer V
  • Required Degree + Years of Experience: (BS+15) or (ND+19)


DESCRIPTION:

Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced System Engineer – Level 5. The System Engineer shall work with software development and systems engineering teams to develop cloud-based solutions in line with customer needs. The System Engineer will work with multi-disciplined technical teams to develop requirements, plan deployments, and manage customer needs. The candidate will apply systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases; and interact with the Government regarding systems engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • Strong customer outreach and product marketing skills for interfacing with mission and capabilities partners.
  • Experience with data sharing policies and authorizations, both internal to customer and external partnerships.
  • Experience with data thread engineering.
  • Experience with developing system architecture and design planning documentation.
  • Knowledge of Cloud Service provider offerings, specifically AWS and Azure.
  • Experience with capturing and documenting artifacts with Jira and Confluence.
  • Knowledge of general cloud computing and big data analysis.
  • Must meet the Labor Category requirements, contact staffing@ascendantinnovations.com for details.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a Qualifying Engineering field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical, Engineering Management) or related discipline and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience as a system engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Nineteen (19) years of experience as a system engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI w/polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
AIC offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply for this job email your resume to staffing@ascendantinnovations.com