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# Systems Engineer 2

- **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $253,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Configuration Management, Network Interface Controllers, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/02e9215a-56bf-4966-8770-e25d7f38abaf

## About the Role

Typically requires bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university and Fourteen 14 years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity. Five 5 years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Technologies/skills: Understanding of agile processes, Java, confluence, Jira, SE models, AWS, requirements, architecture designs, clear and concise communications, collaborative working style with internal and external stakeholders. Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required prior to start date.

## Description

System Engineer SE at Nightwing CODEX directly supporting mission critical needs. We solve complex and critical problems in partnership with mission customers. Serves as a scrum master in an agile environment following the software development product lifecycle. This position requires traditional SE processes such as contributing to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents. Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s). Support developers in translating technical work into diagrams or other documentation needed. Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components. Coordinate the resolution of action items from
Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination. Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations. Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents.


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