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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Mission / Systems Engineer - **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC - **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $253,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Computer Clusters, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Program Optimization, Software Debugging, Network Interface Controllers, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ansible, DataOps, Software Engineering, Software Systems, System Software, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Server Interface, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, Real Time Systems, Software Troubleshooting, Parallel Computation, HybridCloud, Kubernetes, Puppet, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8951645/senior-mission-systems-engineer ## About the Role * A (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent experience * of practical experience in Systems Engineering including experience with design, development, integration, and testing of custom hardware and software systems of high complexity * Proven expertise in , including compute infrastructure, storage systems, networking, and virtualization technologies. * Experience with , test execution, and test results documentation * Strong knowledge of , including system administration, tuning, and optimization * Experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems in all phases of the system lifecycle * Experience interacting with development teams, customers, and stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and technical issues * Experience designing and deploying (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker) at scale * Strong problem solving and debugging skills with ability to diagnose complex system issues across multiple technology layers * Proficiency with tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef) and GitOps workflows * Excellent communication skills with ability to generate briefings and present material to technical and non-technical audiences * Ability to work weekends and nights periodically to support integration and testing efforts * Active * U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance * Experience with standards and processing techniques * Experience with Design, Development, Integration, and Test of complex and * Experience developing or complex control software * Understanding of and * Experience with such as Python or Bash * Experience generating and deployment processes * Experience formalizing, developing, and writing based on customer discussions, briefings, interactions, and statements of work * Experience developing , high-level control and data interfaces * Experience with (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud) including hybrid cloud architectures * Knowledge of environments, GPU acceleration, and parallel processing architectures * Experience with for system deployments and automated configuration management * Background in , including security hardening (STIG compliance), vulnerability management, and zero-trust implementation * Experience architecting systems to support , including GPU clusters and model serving infrastructure ## Description * Work with experienced team members on system development, integration, and deployments for mission-critical intelligence operations that protect our country. * Design, architect, and integrate complex systems infrastructure across the full lifecycle-from requirements analysis and architecture design through integration, testing, and operational deployment. * Lead systems integration efforts, test execution, and test results documentation for custom hardware and software systems of high complexity. * Architect that seamlessly integrate compute, storage, networking, and security components in on-premises and cloud environments. * Interact with development teams, customers, end users, hardware design teams, and software design teams to resolve discrepancies, issues, and technical challenges. * Identify, analyze, and resolve problems in all phases of the system lifecycle using strong troubleshooting and debugging skills. * Generate briefings and present technical material to team members, customers, and Nightwing management as necessary. * Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation including architecture diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), requirements, plans, procedures, and technical specifications. * Recognize areas of improvement or customer needs and relay them to senior staff as business development possibilities. * Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, and system optimization for supporting high-volume data operations. * Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies including , , and . * Be an integral part of a team that makes decisions and generates ideas that will push products above and beyond. * Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multi-disciplinary teams., * Work with cutting-edge compute, storage, and networking technologies that power national security missions. * Design and deploy systems that directly support intelligence operations protecting national interests and making the world a safer place. * Lead complex integration efforts and mentor talented engineers in a dynamic, high-impact environment. * Architect solutions for some of the most challenging technical problems involving massive data volumes, real-time processing, and stringent security requirements. * Partner with elite engineers, intelligence professionals, and service members in a passionate work environment that values technical excellence, creativity, and work-life balance. * Strengthen and expand your skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work on R&D efforts that push the boundaries of what's possible. 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