System Engineer

Annapolis Junction, Maryland

HRUCKUS
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Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking System Engineer with FSP for an Onsite Assignment in Annapolis Junction, MD


My name is Stephen Hrutka. I own a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on Technical/ Cleared Recruiting for the DoD and IC.


HRUCKUS helps other Veteran-Owned businesses recruit for positions across the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other cutting-edge R&D-related defense agencies.


One of our newest clients is seeking a System Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD.


The ideal candidate has an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph, strong Java experience, a bachelor's degree in a related discipline, and 14+ years of relevant experience. Five (5) years of additional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.


If you're interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.


Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC


Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a System Engineer with an FSP and Senior-level Java Developer experience for a position in Annapolis Junction, MD position.


Position Description: Join our client's team as a System Engineer to design and develop modular components for advanced government applications. Collaborate on complex SIGINT and multimedia solutions, leveraging your developer skill set in Java, Node/TypeScript, and React. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot, design, and implement solutions that support critical missions. This role requires a balance of technical engineering principles and strong communication skills to present and document complex ideas.


The candidate must have an FSP (Full-Scope Polygraph) security clearance.


You will excel if you are:

  • Passionate about problem-solving in a highly technical environment
  • Able to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues efficiently
  • Comfortable with Java, Node/TypeScript, and React development
  • Excited to work in a Linux-based environment

A day in the life:

  • Designing and developing modular components for broader application use
  • Collaborating on troubleshooting, implementing, and solving system challenges
  • Creating system architecture diagrams and documentation following customer standards
  • Briefing and presenting your findings and solutions to stakeholders
  • Supporting system integration for multimedia and SIGINT applications

Job Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree in a related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years of relevant experience. Five (5) years of additional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
  • Senior-level Java developer experience
  • Experience with Node/TypeScript and junior- to mid-level React development
  • Proven Linux background
  • Experience with designing and developing modular components used in other applications
  • Success troubleshooting and solving complex problems
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience with presentations, briefings, and technical documentation

Nice to have:

  • Senior-level experience with signal processing of audio/video content
  • Knowledge of multimedia file/streaming formats, audio/video compression
  • Familiarity with SIGINT data flow
  • Mid-level Python development skills
  • Experience with web traffic analysis and DevOps pipelines (junior- to mid-level)
  • Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and services

Relevant Information:

  • Position: System Engineer with Strong Java Experience
  • Work Arrangement: Onsite
  • Work Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Security Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph is required
  • Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000.
Date Posted: 04 May 2025
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