Junior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Visionist, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid time off

12 paid holidays

Parental leave with supplemental pay

Medical, dental, & vision benefits

Employee-owned company

Job summary

Visionist, Inc. seeks Junior Systems Engineers to join our team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance is required as we prepare for award of a PRIME contract.

You will advance maritime domain awareness by enhancing global ship tracking using Multi-INT fusion and state-of-the-art analytics. You will work within small engineering teams, supported by analysts, to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps and to strengthen U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; higher education may substitute years of experience.
• 3 years of experience in systems engineering.
• Experience in satellite, communications, or Multi-INT systems.
• Experience in system design, integration, and performance evaluation.
• Strong skills in concept development, mission planning, and systems analysis.
• Proven ability to develop and flow down system requirements across subsystems.
• Broad technical knowledge to ensure compatibility across components.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving innovative R&D initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support system development, integration, and evaluation of satellite and communications systems, focusing on Multi-INT data fusion.
• Assess and demonstrate new system concepts and their effectiveness for mission goals.
• Plan, organize, and execute advanced system planning for assigned missions or programs.
• Conduct ongoing analysis of current and future capabilities; define requirements to meet long-term objectives.
• Generate and recommend innovative concepts and technical approaches with operational impact.
• Define system-level and subsystem-level requirements ensuring overall system integrity.
• Provide leadership and direction for advanced R&D efforts to achieve next-gen capabilities.

Skills

3 years of systems engineering

Satellite/Multi-INT experience

System design & integration

Mission planning & analysis

Requirements flow-down

Cross-subsystem compatibility

Leadership in R&D initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance is required. Visionist is bidding on an upcoming PRIME contract and, in anticipation of award, we’re seeking Junior Systems Engineers to join our team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. You will advance the future of maritime domain awareness by enhancing global ship tracking systems. You’ll leverage state-of-the-art analytics, multi-INT fusion, and cutting-edge technologies to detect and disrupt illicit activities at sea—including smuggling, trafficking, illegal fishing, and waste dumping—while also preventing terrorism, securing global commerce, and strengthening U.S. homeland defense. Based in our nation’s capital, you’ll be at the center of mission-driven innovation with real-world impact. For over 15 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people—your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation’s cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen-testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm.

Your contributions are…

• Support system development, integration, and evaluation of satellite and communications systems, with a focus on Multi-INT data fusion
• Assess and demonstrate new system concepts and their effectiveness in meeting mission goals
• Plan, organize, and execute advanced system planning for assigned missions or programs
• Conduct ongoing analysis of current and future capabilities; define requirements and drive changes to meet long-term objectives
• Generate and recommend innovative concepts and technical approaches that deliver operational impact or breakthroughs
• Define system-level and subsystem-level requirements, ensuring overall system integrity and compatibility
• Provide leadership and direction for advanced R&D efforts to achieve next-gen capabilities

Requirements for your new career…

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional higher education may substitute years of experience)
• 3 years of experience in systems engineering
• Background in systems engineering for satellite, communications, or Multi-INT systems
• Experience in system design, integration, and performance evaluation
• Strong skills in concept development, mission planning, and systems analysis
• Proven ability to develop and flow down system requirements across subsystems
• Broad technical knowledge to ensure compatibility across system components
• Demonstrated leadership in driving innovative R&D initiatives Benefits of becoming a Visionist: Your New Career
• We are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!
• Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
• 4 weeks paid time off that is never “use or lose”, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, AND flexible work hours
• 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
• Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year)
• Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 – use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
• Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
• Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability

Salary range: $85,000 - $150,000

Disclaimer: Salary for this position, along with additional compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process, considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education/certifications, contract specifications, market conditions, etc.

U.S citizenship required (green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible).

Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance.

Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer.