Full-Time

Advanced Systems Engineer

Posted on 8/21/2026

M9 Solutions

M9 Solutions

51-200 employees

Federal IT services: software, cloud, security

Compensation Overview

$75k - $90k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

McLeansville, NC, USA

In Person

On-site work is required.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
IT & Security (1)

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Requirements
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field plus at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience designing and qualifying electrical systems.
  • Experience designing and qualifying optical systems.
  • Electrical and optical system design, including requirements allocation and decomposition.
  • Requirements lifecycle management.
  • New product development and transition to manufacturing.
  • Understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards.
  • Understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools.
  • Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for self and others.
Responsibilities
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve system design weaknesses; develop system security documentation; and provide system accreditation, certification, evaluation, and test support.
  • Develop and evaluate systems, networks, and information systems to ensure designs meet applicable governmental security specifications.
  • Support the generation of technical engineering products throughout the system development life cycle and contribute to the framework used across multiple products or systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team success.

M9 Solutions provides IT services and solutions to the Federal Government. It focuses on software development, cloud migration and infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery, and data analytics. Its products and services work by mobilizing skilled people and technologies to design, build, secure, and operate digital systems that improve performance and enable modern, sustainable change for government agencies. The company differentiates itself through its combination of domain expertise in federal IT, a focus on secure and stable technology delivery, and its commitment to delivering the digital future by aligning talent with mission needs. The goal is to help public sector organizations achieve better outcomes, resilient operations, and ongoing modernization.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • M9 completed CMMC Level 1 self-assessment in 2025, improving defense bid eligibility.
  • NTIS joint venture positioning supports access to federal data modernization work.
  • Leadership bench remains intact in 2026 with COO Ethel Formichelli and founder James McKee.

What critics are saying

  • Sean DuGuay left M9 in December 2024 for Aretum, weakening growth leadership.
  • HigherGov shows no recent awards, signaling thin visible demand through August 2025.
  • Without meaningful new contracts, M9 risks becoming a small, replaceable subcontractor by 2026.

What makes M9 Solutions unique

  • M9 Solutions pairs NTIS data innovation support with federal IT services since 2022.
  • M9 Solutions preserved SPRS affirmation after CMMC Level 1 self-assessment in 2025.
  • Founder James McKee still leads; stable ownership supports specialized federal contracting relationships.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

PTO/vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Relocation Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Parental Leave

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 25th, 2023
Former Capgemini Executive Sean DuGuay Joins IT Services Provider M9 Solutions as President & CRO

Sean DuGuay, former Principal of National Security and Defense at Gapgemini Government Solutions, has joined M9 Solutions as President and Chief Revenue Officer, the information technology services and solutions provider announced on Friday.

PR Newswire
May 20th, 2022
M9 Solutions hires David Callner as Executive Team

M9 Solutions is pleased to welcome Chief Growth Officer David Callner to the Executive Team.