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

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to design, deliver, and sustain mission-critical IT systems for high-visibility programs. This role demands deep SDLC expertise, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to provide technical guidance to junior engineers. Location: Annapolis Junction, MD.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI with CI Poly; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of systems engineering experience or an approved substitution.
• Current TS/SCI CI Poly IAT Level II certification (or ability to meet requirements).
• Proven 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

Systems engineering

SDLC

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to design, deliver, and sustain mission-critical IT systems for high-visibility programs. This role demands deep SDLC expertise, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to provide technical guidance to junior engineers. Location: Annapolis Junction, MD.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI with CI Poly; U.S. citizenship is required.