Systems Engineer

Nightwing; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Nightwing in Annapolis, MD, is seeking experienced systems engineers to support lifecycle activities from concept to retirement. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, architectural design, and rigorous verification across complex defense and intelligence projects.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields and at least five years of relevant experience, with active TS/SCI w/ poly preferred. Nightwing offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Systems engineering experience with a STEM degree.
• Ability to perform requirements definition, analysis, architecture, integration, verification, transition, validation, operation, maintenance, and disposal control.
• Minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience; active TS/SCI with poly required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the customer and senior program personnel regarding technical considerations.
• Ensure technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work across lifecycle phases.
• Perform systems engineering activities and analyze alternatives for project design.

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder requirements definition

Requirements analysis

Architectural design

Implementation

Risk management

Configuration management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering 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.

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.

Required Skills: Systems engineering experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, computer science or related discipline. 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.

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience.

Engineering/Other Technical Positions:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

*** Security Clearance: Qualified applicants MUST HAVE ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLY.

The salary associated with this position ($64,000 - $128,000) 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.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($77,000–$163,000) 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 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.

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Awarding.

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.