System Engineer 3

Nightwing

$99K — $206K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, or related discipline.
  • Six years of systems engineering experience required.
  • Familiarity with Stakeholder Requirements Definition and Requirements Analysis.
  • Experience in Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, and Verification.
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Apply systems engineering principles across all life cycle phases.
  • Interact with customers to address technical concerns and conflicts.
  • Collaborate with program personnel and senior executives.
  • Ensure technical integrity and quality of work delivered.
  • Perform analysis of technical alternatives and make preliminary recommendations.

Benefits

  • Robust total rewards package including healthcare and retirement benefits.
  • Flexible work schedules and parental leave options.
  • Educational assistance and child/adult backup care services.
  • Achievement awards and career development opportunities.
Full Job Description
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.

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.

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