Systems Engineer I

Job Title: Systems Engineer Level 1

Location: Hanover, MD
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly
Employment Type: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: 88 - 92K

About the Role
We’re seeking a motivated Systems Engineer Level 1 to join our team supporting a high‑impact mission environment. In this role, you’ll support the full systems engineering lifecycle while applying hands‑on RF and EMI/EMC expertise to ensure system performance, reliability, and compliance. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and government stakeholders to deliver technically sound solutions that keep critical missions running smoothly.

What You’ll Do
• Apply systems engineering principles across the entire lifecycle—from concept and development through utilization and retirement.
• Support stakeholder requirements definition, requirements analysis, architectural design, implementation, integration, verification, validation, and transition.
• Participate in project planning, risk management, configuration management, decision management, and other core project processes.
• Ensure the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of engineering work products across assigned ISO/IEC 15288 process areas.
• Conduct EMI testing for unintended emissions across HF, VHF, and UHF spectrum ranges.
• Use RF tools such as network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Work with RF components including amplifiers, filters, isolators, attenuators, and terminators.
• Develop and document test plans and produce formal test reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Review and define system and component technical performance requirements to ensure compliance with E3 noise electric field limits.
• Collaborate with internal and external agencies to ensure engineering support aligns with E3 program needs and customer mission goals.
• Travel up to 3 times per year for 7–10 days at a time.

Required Qualifications
• Experience coding in Python and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).
• Strong academic or practical knowledge of RF theory, particularly as applied to EMI testing across HF, VHF, and UHF.
• Familiarity with RF tools, measurement equipment, and common components.
• Ability to create and document test plans and write technical reports.
• Ability to define or evaluate performance requirements tied to E3 field limits.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field plus one year of systems engineering experience
OR 12 credit hours of coursework covering ISO/IEC 15288 Technical Process Areas
OR High school diploma/GED plus four years of general systems engineering experience.

Desired Qualifications
• Experience in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing.
• Experience with electromagnetic interference (EMI) mitigation techniques.
• Experience with antenna calibration.

What Makes This Role Exciting
You’ll work at the intersection of RF engineering and systems engineering—supporting a mission where precision, creativity, and technical rigor truly matter. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career engineer looking to expand their systems engineering skill set in a highly collaborative and mission‑focused environment.

About Oak Leaf Solutions

Founded in 2008, Oak Leaf Solutions is a mission-driven small business delivering advanced systems engineering, cybersecurity, and technical operations to U.S. Government customers. We specialize in high-impact work that supports national security, while cultivating a culture that values innovation, integrity, and employee well-being. At Oak Leaf, you’ll find a place where your skills make a difference—and where your compensation reflects your value. We offer highly competitive salaries, exceptional benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Veterans, reservists, and cleared professionals are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more at

What We Offer

• Our benefits are designed to take care of you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between:
• Premium Medical Coverage
• Tricare Supplement Plan – 100% employer-paid for employees, 80% for dependents
• Dental & Vision Insurance – 100% employer-paid
• Disability Insurance – 100% employer-paid
• Life Insurance – $100,000 policy, 100% employer-paid
• 401(k) with Company Contribution – Pre-tax or Roth, with up to $5,000/year in contributions
• Generous Paid Leave – 15 PTO days + 11 federal holidays + up to 12 weeks parental leave
• Professional Development – Up to $5,250/year for certifications, training, and education
• Wellness Perks – Gym membership reimbursement (up to $50/month) + CareFirst Blue365 discounts
• Support for Military Families – Pay differential for active duty reserve service
• …and more.