Systems Engineer jobs in Maryland

Stanley Black & Decker

Full-time · Towson, MD · $110,600 – $178,000

This role leads the adoption of model-based design and simulation practices across electrical product development teams, helping engineers verify and validate complex systems before physical testing. It suits a senior engineer with deep expertise in MATLAB/Simulink, systems engineering, and a track record of mentoring teams through structured verification workflows.

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AeroVironment

Full-time · Annapolis Junction, MD · $125,000 – $220,000

This role applies systems engineering expertise across the full lifecycle of defense technology projects, managing technical integrity and communicating complex design trade-offs with government stakeholders. It suits engineers with 8+ years in defense contracting who hold a TS/SCI clearance and want to shape how military systems are built and maintained.

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AST SpaceMobile

Lanham, MD

This role supports the engineering and delivery of satellite-based communications systems for government and defense programs, requiring deep expertise in systems engineering methodologies, requirements management, and complex technical integration across multidisciplinary teams.

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Stanley Black & Decker

Full-time · Towson, MD · $110,600 – $178,000

Lead the development of high-fidelity simulation models and engineering frameworks for electromechanical products using advanced modeling tools and multi-domain physics. This role suits experienced engineers who excel at translating complex engineering concepts into validated, reusable simulation systems and enjoy mentoring others in advanced modeling techniques.

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AeroVironment

Full-time · $125,000 – $220,000

This role leads infrastructure automation and optimization for a defense contractor, mentoring junior staff while working across government and development teams on complex systems engineering challenges. It suits experienced engineers with cloud and containerization expertise who can navigate both technical problem-solving and stakeholder communication in a regulated environment.

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AST SpaceMobile

Lanham, MD

This role leads systems engineering for AST SpaceMobile's defense satellite communications business, translating government mission requirements into technical solutions across the company's space-based broadband network. It suits experienced defense systems engineers with active security clearances who can manage complex requirements, customer relationships, and technical trade-offs in aerospace and RF systems.

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