Senior Systems Engineer & Tech Project Leader (TS/SCI)

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC is seeking a Project Manager with strong product-oriented thinking and technical aptitude to lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of innovative technologies. You will bridge business strategy, product vision, and technical execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Key responsibilities include defining product strategy, gathering requirements, roadmapping, and overseeing end-to-end implementation while

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, systems engineering, or product ownership roles.
• 5+ years of experience in a systems engineering role.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, design, and implement technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for diverse audiences.
• Experience working with cross-functional development and engineering teams.
• Familiarity with the OSI Model as a framework for understanding complex network interactions, or the ability to quickly learn and apply it.
• Experience with vendor management, solution evaluation, and prototyping.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and support product vision and strategy by aligning technology initiatives with business objectives, customer needs, and innovation trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, mission partners, customers, and development teams to gather requirements and prioritize initiatives based on business value, feasibility, and technical constraints.
• Develop and maintain project and product roadmaps outlining timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across engineering, systems, product design, vendors, operations, marketing, and sales throughout the project lifecycle and product launch.
• Manage the end-to-end implementation of new and existing technologies, ensuring adherence to best practices, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Conduct market, vendor, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, evaluate solutions, and inform technology and product decisions.
• Provide leadership and guidance as a subject matter expert, advocating for product and project objectives while resolving conflicts and managing risks.
• Oversee vendor relationships, including solution evaluation, prototyping, implementation, and performance management.
• Communicate technical and operational concepts clearly and effectively to technical teams, leadership, and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Product ownership

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Risk management

OSI model knowledge

Market analysis

Job description

Nightwing Technologies, LLC is seeking a Project Manager with strong product-oriented thinking and technical aptitude to lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of innovative technologies. You will bridge business strategy, product vision, and technical execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Key responsibilities include defining product strategy, gathering requirements, roadmapping, and overseeing end-to-end implementation while