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 a cleared and experienced Systems Engineer in support of USG in the Warrenton area.

Serves as a technical and engineering lead for design reviews, plans reviews, commissioning of new infrastructure systems, and provides engineering assistance in troubleshooting of system failures.

Performs general technical duties and is expected to maintain current technical knowledge and appropriate certifications.

Tracks actions to completion assigned to PAC via cables, LN’s and generated via PM’s.Travels as required to assist in equipment deployments/recaps, tests and installations

Assists in preparing equipment for shipment

Assists in development of recapitalization plans for station infrastructure based on documented life-cycle programmatic data for all customer field infrastructure.

Required Skills:

Minimum 6 years experience with facilities design, maintenance, renovation, and construction project management at overseas/domestic locations incorporating unique Sponsor requirements.

Strong written communication skills.

Strong representational and communications skills that enable close relationships with senior technical officers in the organization and throughout the community.

Experience formulating and executing large facilities construction, maintenance and repair budgets.

Knowledge of federal building & safety codes.

Demonstrated ability to read and understand construction documents.

Experience in preparing contract documentation, to include: market surveys, technical SOW, and other contract documents (SSJ, CDCG, financial documents, etc.)Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as they apply to A&E and construction contracting.

Knowledge of Department of State overseas facilities procedures and standards.

Knowledge of overseas construction security requirements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desired

Skills:

Knowledge of RF principles and methods

Experience with process improvement technologies

Familiarization with COMSEC policies/regulations

Familiarity with the FS MAXIMO Asset Management System Advanced degree in engineering

Additional Requirements:

Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.

Years of Experience

Required:

6+Required Education Level/Major:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in architecture or engineering

Can Equivalent Experience be Substituted for Educational Requirement (Yes/No):
Yes Weapons Certification Required (Yes/No):
Not required for hire, but must be willing and capable of becoming certified.

Professional License or Certification Required (Yes/No) / Type:
No

OCONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %:
Yes, up to 10% OCONUS travel, including hazard areas as required.
** CONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %:
Yes, up to 10% CONUS travel, as required.
** Required Clearance:

Must be a US Citizen and have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph from day one of employment and be crossover eligible

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…