Senior Systems Engineer - Security-Cleared, Lead & Innovate

Searchability Aerospace & Defense; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability Aerospace & Defense in Washington is seeking an established Systems Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software and systems for national security missions. The role involves delivering critical capabilities across signals intelligence, secure communications, and data processing.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, assume technical leadership, and interact with customers to align solutions with mission needs.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar fields.
• 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
• Proficiency in programming, Cloud, Linux; ability to contribute with code.
• Familiarity with Jira or Confluence.
• TOP SECRET Clearance – with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high‑performance systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Engage with customers and provide technical leadership

Skills

Programming

Cloud

Linux

Customer interaction

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar fields

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Searchability Aerospace & Defense in Washington is seeking an established Systems Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance software and systems for national security missions. The role involves delivering critical capabilities across signals intelligence, secure communications, and data processing.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, assume technical leadership, and interact with customers to align solutions with mission needs.