Systems Engineer

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 seeking to hire a System Engineer (SE
3) for CODEX directly supporting mission critical needs. We solve complex and critical problems in partnership with mission customers.

** CANDIDATES MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLY SECURITY CLEARANCE * *

Serves as a scrum master in an agile environment following the software development product lifecycle.

This position requires traditional SE processes such as contributing to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents.

Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s).

Support developers in translating technical work into diagrams or other documentation needed.

Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components.

Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination.

Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations.

Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and twenty (20) years of experience as an SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity. (Five 5 years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.)

Understanding of agile processes, Java, confluence, Jira, SE models, AWS, requirements, architecture designs, clear and concise communications, collaborative working style with internal and external stakeholders.

Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required prior to start date.

Annapolis Junction, Maryland (HYBRID)

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…