System Engineer 3

Nightwing; Maryland; On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Healthcare benefits

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a seasoned systems engineer to apply lifecycle engineering principles across concept through retirement. You will coordinate with customers, program leadership, and senior executives to resolve technical issues and ensure high-quality, complete work products.

The role requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance and US citizenship, with onsite work in the United States. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field and 6+ years of systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or related discipline.
• Six (6) years of systems engineering experience.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
• Onsite role in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems engineering principles across all life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, Retirement.
• Interact with the customer and senior executives regarding technical considerations and issues.
• Ensure technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed.

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder communication

Technical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science or related discipline

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is a premier engineering company which provides technical solutions in software development and systems engineering that address security challenges and strengthen our customers. Nightwing hires industry‐leading professionals, and we treat them like industry‐leading professionals. We bring exceptional talent to an array of missions that includes computer network operations, vulnerabilities, characterization, information assurance, and emerging technologies to expand cybersecurity solutions.

Nightwing is a premier engineering company which provides technical solutions in software development and systems engineering that address security challenges and strengthen our customers. Nightwing hires industry‐leading professionals, and we treat them like industry‐leading professionals. We bring exceptional talent to an array of missions that includes computer network operations, vulnerabilities, characterization, information assurance, and emerging technologies to expand cybersecurity solutions.

Job Summary

Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement. Interacts with the customer regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel, customer overseers, and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed.

• An active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance is required. **

Role Type

This position is an onsite role.

Basic Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science or related discipline and Six (6) years of systems engineering experience.

Stakeholder Requirements Definition

Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration.

Perform systems engineering activities and assist in the preparation of a work product in Technical Process Areas.

Perform analysis of technical alternatives for a project and make preliminary recommendations.

Independently analyze and recommend alternatives for elements of project’s technical design.

Must have six (6) years of systems engineering experience.

Must have an active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is prior to start date.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.