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Systems Engineer

Nightwing
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
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.

Work Location:

WTC

LOE/ Hours Per Week

~40

B. EIT Position Mapping

EIT Labor Category / Sub Labor Category

IT Engineering

Systems Engineer

EIT Skill Level

Senior

C. Job Description

  • 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

D. Position Requirements / Qualifications / 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

E. 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.**

F. Clearances

Required Clearance

TS / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

  • Travel requirements/amount and duration are subject to the needs of the Customer and may be more or less than what is listed.

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 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.

Salary : $77,000 - $163,000

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