Principal Systems Engineer

2 months ago

Sterling, United States Nightwing Full time

Date Posted:

2024-04-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA546: 23010 Ladbrook Drive, Dulles 23010 Ladbrook Drive Building 2, Sterling, VA, 20166 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Position Role Type:

Nightwing is seeking a Systems Engineer to serve as deputy manager of a multi-disciplinary engineering work center specializing in systems integration with an emphasis on RF communications. This position is located on-site in the Sterling, Virginia area.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to developing project milestones and maintaining the project IMS and budget to ensure organizational objectives are met. The successful candidate must be a self-starter comfortable with customers and leading highly technical engineering teams. The candidate must also possess the ability to multi-task across multiple projects, adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, effectively network, and communicate to all levels of the organization and drive processes to successful completion in support of aggressive schedules.

Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly and be crossover eligible.

Required Skills:

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience
  • Project management experience in or with the following:
  • Leading s/m sized engineering projects –
  • Delivering products in a fast-paced environment
  • Managing, planning and budgeting multiple s/m projects
  • Having excellent customer relationships (int and ext) & presentation skills
  • Managing multiple conflicting priorities
  • Managing small software projects or have coding experience
  • Systems engineering skills – experience in requirements development (HW and SW), developing practical solutions, and aligning resources
  • Expert in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc) and Ms Project (scheduling)
  • Exposure and experience with a programming language (e.g. Python, C++, or C#) with a basic understanding of database concepts
  • Solid background in Linux including installing the O/S, installing applications, scripting, using VI Editor, and configuring the network
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

Desired Skills:

  • Understanding of RF theory, wireless/SIGINT technologies, microwave principles and system/subsystem-level analysis methodologies. Working knowledge of the radio frequency spectrum and modern communication infrastructures.
  • Exposure to standard RF and electrical test equipment
  • Familiarity with HW/SW integration, test processes and procedures.
  • Ability to meet the demands of a challenging operations environments.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related.

Additional work experience may also be considered in lieu of degree.

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 results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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.

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