Systems Engineer 2

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a System Engineer for the CODEX program, delivering cyber and data operations support to mission-critical customers. The role will serve as a Scrum Master in an agile environment and contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities include creating and maintaining system engineering documentation, managing derived requirements, aiding developers with diagrams, coordinating action items from CCB, participating in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Fourteen (14) years of systems engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity (five years of additional SE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree).
• Strong understanding of agile processes, Java, Confluence, Jira, SE models, AWS, requirements engineering, and architecture design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system engineering documentation (System Engineering Plans, Initial Capability Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents).
• Manage system and derived requirements to ensure delivery of production systems that align with defined architecture(s).
• Assist developers in translating technical work into diagrams or other documentation.
• Coordinate resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design, program, and test reviews that require cross‑discipline coordination.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team activities to design new capabilities based on operational considerations.
• Serve as scrum master, facilitating agile ceremonies and ensuring adherence to scrum practices.

Skills

Agile processes

Java

Confluence

Jira

SE models

AWS

Requirements engineering

Architecture design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Confluence

Jira

AWS

Job description

Job Summary

Nightwing is seeking a System Engineer (SE) for the CODEX program, providing cyber and data operations support to mission critical customers. The role will serve as a scrum master in an agile environment and contribute to all stages of the software development product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system engineering documentation (System Engineering Plans, Initial Capability Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents).
• Manage system and derived requirements to ensure delivery of production systems that align with defined architecture(s).
• Assist developers in translating technical work into diagrams or other documentation.
• Coordinate resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design, program, and test reviews that require cross‑discipline coordination.
• Participate in Integrated Product Team activities to design new capabilities based on operational considerations.
• Serve as scrum master, facilitating agile ceremonies and ensuring adherence to scrum practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Fourteen (14) years of systems engineering experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity (five years of additional SE experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree).
• Strong understanding of agile processes, Java, Confluence, Jira, SE models, AWS, requirements engineering, and architecture design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative working style.

Security Clearance

• Active, transferable U.S. government‑issued TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $122,000‑$253,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k) plan; paid time off; holidays.
• Parental leave (including paternal), flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, child/adult backup care.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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.