System Engineer

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

• We are looking for an established Systems Engineer
• Competitive Salary + Unbeatable Benefits Package

Summary

Join a team dedicated to advancing critical national security missions through innovative software and systems engineering. As a Systems Engineer, you will design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance solutions that support Signals Intelligence, secure communications, and advanced data processing systems. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists, you will contribute to mission-critical capabilities that enable the collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination of intelligence across strategic and tactical environments.

This role is a great opportunity to step into technical leadership as it requires customer interaction and cross-functional contribution.

Required Skills:

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

Desired Skills:

• Integration and Test background
• Experience as a team lead

Key Skills:

Systems Engineering, Jira, Confluence, programming, Linux, Top Secret clearance