ME00684-System Engineer 1.5

Rippling, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Group medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical dataflow and operational systems. You will develop, configure, and maintain dataflows with Apache NiFi, modernize legacy capabilities, and ensure real-time mission data delivery to end users.

The role emphasizes Linux environments, system architecture work, and collaboration with operations and mission stakeholders. A TS/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph is required, with on-call rotation after initial

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Ten years of Systems Engineering experience on programs of similar scope.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related.
• Five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Review and process Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs) and implement efficient, reliable dataflow solutions.
• Create, configure, manage, and maintain dataflows using Apache NiFi.
• Manage and support operational systems that process, route, and maintain mission data.
• Evaluate existing dataflows and identify opportunities for modernization and reliability.
• Support migration of dataflows from hardware to virtualized and cloud platforms.
• Develop technical requirements for new or modernized dataflow capabilities.
• Rebuild and validate dataflows with operations teams and stakeholders.
• Support analytical requirements and evolving mission needs.
• Develop and maintain system architecture diagrams showing components, interfaces, dataflows, and functions.
• Support Linux-based software configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Monitor and troubleshoot operational systems and dataflow performance.
• Coordinate with engineers, operations personnel, analysts, and mission stakeholders for availability and data delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement of dataflow processes and reliability.
• Participate in on-call support after six months of training.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

NSA Full Scope Polygraph

Dataflow management

Apache NiFi

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, CS, IS, Eng. Science, Eng. Management, or related

5+ years experience substitute for degree

Tools

Apache NiFi

Apache NiFi Registry

Elasticsearch

Grafana

ZooKeeper

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication-ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers' critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Systems Engineer to support mission-critical operational systems and dataflow management within a dynamic technical environment
• This position directly contributes to mission success by helping ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of systems that process and deliver critical mission data to end users
• The role supports modernization of dataflows and operational systems, including the transition of legacy capabilities into cloud-based environments while maintaining real-time mission support
• The ideal candidate has experience with mission systems, dataflow technologies, Linux environments, and tools such as Apache NiFi

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and process Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs) and implement efficient, reliable dataflow solutions
• Create, configure, manage, and maintain dataflows using Apache NiFi
• Manage and support operational systems that process, route, and maintain mission data
• Evaluate existing dataflows and identify opportunities for modernization, optimization, and improved reliability
• Support migration of dataflows from hardware-based environments to virtualized and cloud-based platforms
• Develop technical requirements for new or modernized dataflow capabilities
• Rebuild and validate dataflows in coordination with operations teams and other technical stakeholders
• Support analytical requirements and evolving mission needs
• Develop and maintain system architecture diagrams depicting software components, interfaces, dataflows, and system functions
• Support Linux-based software configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades
• Monitor and troubleshoot operational systems and dataflow performance
• Coordinate with systems engineers, operations personnel, analysts, and mission stakeholders to ensure system availability and data delivery
• Support continuous improvement of dataflow processes, system reliability, and operational effectiveness
• Participate in on-call support after approximately six (6) months of on-the-job training

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Ten (10) years of experience as a Systems Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with mission data formats
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line interfaces for software configuration, maintenance, and upgrades
• Familiarity with Dataflow Management Requests (DMRs)
• Experience using Apache NiFi to build, configure, or manage dataflows
• Experience managing analytical requirements and mission needs
• Experience developing system architecture diagrams that depict software components and system functions
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies:
  • Apache ZooKeeper
  • Elasticsearch
  • Grafana
  • Apache NiFi Registry

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.