Senior Systems Engineer – Mission-Critical IT (TS/SCI)

Nightwing; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, deliver, and sustain mission-critical IT systems supporting high-visibility programs. You will lead systems engineering from concept to sustainment, ensuring secure, scalable, high-performing solutions that meet applicable standards.

You will mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight while working independently on critical program elements. Active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance is required.
• IAT Level II certification is required.
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience or an approved substitution.
• Experience delivering complex systems in enterprise or mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, integration, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level systems engineering support across all phases of the SDLC, including requirements analysis, architecture and design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Architect and implement complex IT systems and infrastructure that meet mission-critical objectives.
• Ensure system performance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance are embedded throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Serve as a technical lead on high-visibility or mission-essential programs, making sound engineering decisions with minimal supervision.
• Review and validate system designs, technical documentation, and implementation plans.
• Mentor and oversee the work of less senior engineers or staff assigned to specific tasks or projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, program managers, and cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with operational needs.

Skills

Active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance

Education

IAT Level II certification

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, deliver, and sustain mission-critical IT systems supporting high-visibility programs. You will lead systems engineering from concept to sustainment, ensuring secure, scalable, high-performing solutions that meet applicable standards.

You will mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight while working independently on critical program elements. Active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance is required.