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Freedom Technology Solutions Group

Software engineering and geospatial IT solutions

Senior System Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
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Bachelor's
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Fourteen years of experience as a systems engineer in medium-scale (20–100 people) or larger programs or contracts.
  • A bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; five years of additional systems engineering experience may be substituted for the degree.
  • An active security clearance.
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools.
Responsibilities
  • Innovate RF signal processing applications.
  • Facilitate the integration of new and legacy software across a variety of hardware form factors.
  • Implement comprehensive Service-Oriented Architecture solutions.
  • Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy-in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions.
  • Develop scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept describing the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment that satisfy operational, support, maintenance, and disposal needs.
  • Implement operational and technical standards, and system and services views for architectures using applicable Department of Defense Architecture Framework standards.
  • Conduct quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas such as reliability, maintainability, vulnerability, survivability, and producibility.
  • Assess each program risk and determine its probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan.
  • Plan verification efforts for new and unproven designs early in the development life cycle to ensure compliance with established requirements.
  • Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository.
  • Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems.
  • Establish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams, ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces.
  • Prepare timeline analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions.
  • Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete.
  • Support the planning and test analysis of the Department of Defense Certification/Accreditation Process and other government Certification and Accreditation processes.
  • Support the development and review of Joint Capability Integration Development System documents, including Initial Capability Document, Capabilities Description Document, and IA Strategy.
  • Manage and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline over time, continually updating it as changes are imposed on the system during the lifecycle from development through deployment and operations and maintenance, in conjunction with system stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • INCOSE ASEP or similar systems engineering certification.
  • Proficiency with Cameo/MagicDraw, Rhapsody, or similar Systems Modeling Language tools.

About the company

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Freedom Technology Solutions Group

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Freedom Technology Solutions Group provides software engineering and IT solutions for mission-critical challenges, serving government agencies and international development organizations. It builds secure, scalable technology and geospatial data analytics capabilities and delivers them through project-based engagements and service contracts. The company works by offering tailored software and analytics services that meet specific client needs, emphasizing speed, efficiency, and reliable performance. Its differentiators include a focus on mission-critical work, expertise in geospatial data analytics, experience with government contracts, and a people-first culture that minimizes bureaucratic obstacles to let employees focus on their skills. The company's goal is to deliver practical, secure technology solutions that help clients operate effectively and scale as their needs grow.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, Maryland

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Freedom reported 170 LinkedIn employees and 2026 hiring across dozens of technical roles.
  • The company said January 2026 SHIELD selection expands its missile-defense pipeline.
  • WashingtonExec said 2026 priorities include prime contracts, cloud, data, AI, and acquisitions.

What critics are saying

  • Bennett v. Freedom Technology Solutions Group ended in September 2024, leaving dispute risk visible.
  • Indeed reviews allege billing obsession, dishonest management, and a racist atmosphere.
  • Heavy dependence on government contracts exposes Freedom if MDA recompetes or primes displace it.

What makes Freedom Technology Solutions Group unique

  • Freedom combines geospatial analytics, software engineering, and intelligence-community mission support from Columbia, Maryland.
  • Its workforce spans cloud, DevOps, cyber, data science, and systems integration roles.
  • January 2026 MDA SHIELD placement strengthens its defense-contractor credibility and technical specialization.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours

Company News

GovCon Wire
Jun 8th, 2023
Roger Nichols Named Chief Growth Officer at Freedom Consulting Group; Vernon Saunders Quoted

Roger Alan Nichols, formerly a client executive director at AT&T (NYSE: T), has joined Columbia, Maryland-based information technology company Freedom Consulting Group as chief growth officer.

GovCon Wire
Feb 2nd, 2023
Dan Streetman Named CEO of Endpoint Security Company Tanium

Vernon Saunders, formerly a senior vice president of national intelligence at Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC), has been appointed CEO at Freedom Consulting Group, according to a recent LinkedIn post.

EIN News
Dec 3rd, 2021
Freedom Consulting Group recognized as "Best Place to Work

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Freedom has ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by The Baltimore Sun for five consecutive years.

NewsWire
Oct 7th, 2021
Freedom Consulting Group Raises Capital to Fund Growth and Expansion

Company also announces expansion of Board of Directors

Peloton Singapore
Mar 31st, 2020
Freedom Consulting Group hires Bennett as head of operations

Bennett will join Freedom Consulting Group as head of operations in St Louis.