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PlanIT Group

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IT Systems Engineer III

Silver Spring, MD
Full-time
Posted 1/28/2026
Verified Source
Key Skills:
SolidWorks
MATLAB
Automation

Compensation

Salary Range

$40K - 70K a year

Responsibilities

Assist in engineering projects, design prototypes, and support automation and research activities.

Requirements

Entry-level engineering skills, familiarity with design software, and internship experience; no mention of systems or network engineering skills.

Full Description

Summary: The main function of a systems engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical systems engineer analyzes user needs, and then designs, tests, and develops software to meet those needs. Using a holistic approach, designs, develops, evaluates and modifies end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle. Generates quantifiable requirements based on customer description, system planning and design, and acquisition logistics. Job Responsibilities: • Ensures requirements comply with client requirements and government standards through formal verification methods. •Translates high level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with other engineering disciplines to develop lower level detailed implementation requirements. •Establishes and coordinates development of standards, practices, and procedures as related to the overall product development. • Designs interfaces and brings system elements together so they work as a whole. • Assesses performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures. • Customer liaison and support for business development activities and to understand and shape requirements. • Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts. • Translates high level product development strategies into system requirement specifications and works with multi-discipline engineering teams to develop lower level detailed requirements. • Participates in design reviews of components (hardware and software) to ensure applicability to the current system and traceability of requirements through compliance verification and validation. • Generates system level requirements verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures. • Reviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements. • Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes. • Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions. • Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations. • Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project. Skills: • Career level with a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts. Working under only general direction, provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and manage one's time. • Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback. • Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. • Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. • Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software. • Knowledge of computer development software across multiple platforms. Education/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required. • 5-7 years experience required.Summary: The main function of a network engineer is to determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. A typical network engineer is responsible for planning and implementing network upgrades. Job Responsibilities: • Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands. • Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs. • Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades. • Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems. • Determine specific network hardware or software requirements such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas. • Develop and implement solutions for network problems. • Develop conceptual, logical or physical network designs. Skills: • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work independently and manage one's time. • Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback. • Knowledge of computer hardware as it relates to data storage. • Knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software. Education/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required. • 5-7 years experience required. About the Company: PlanIT Group PLANIT Group is a fast-growing global technology consulting firm dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients that drive results. We collaborate with our partners and customers to help them improve performance, efficiency, and quality. Our team delivers innovative solutions and services - including management consulting, systems integration, ERP solutions, enterprise architecture, communications, and infrastructure services. We focus on delivering value and driving increased productivity and efficiencies for our clients’ mission. Our extensive experience in the Federal, Defense, Intelligence, State, Local, Healthcare and Commercial industries delivers proven results and accelerated benefits. Clients engage PLANIT for our expertise, innovative approach, and our exceptional team. We promote a creative, client-centric work environment and culture, striving to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities for our company’s employees and partners. Integrity and innovation are the core principles of our company philosophy. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PLANIT delivers. For more information, visit http://www.planitgroup.com/. Innovation. Integration. Integrity. Company Size: 500 to 999 employees Industry: Government and Military Founded: 0 Website: https://www.planitgroup.com/

This job posting was last updated on 2/3/2026

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