Junior Systems Engineer
About The Position
Visionist is seeking Junior Systems Engineers to join their team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. The role involves advancing maritime domain awareness by enhancing global ship tracking systems. This position will leverage state-of-the-art analytics, multi-INT fusion, and cutting-edge technologies to detect and disrupt illicit activities at sea, prevent terrorism, secure global commerce, and strengthen U.S. homeland defense. Visionist is an employee-owned company with over 15 years of experience solving challenges for the Intelligence Community. They focus on embedding small engineering teams with analysts to solve mission capability gaps and defend national cyber infrastructure. The company fosters a supportive culture with opportunities for internal growth and promotion.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance is required.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
- 3 years of experience in systems engineering
- Background in systems engineering for satellite, communications, or Multi-INT systems
- Experience in system design, integration, and performance evaluation
- Strong skills in concept development, mission planning, and systems analysis
- Proven ability to develop and flow down system requirements across subsystems
- Broad technical knowledge to ensure compatibility across system components
- Demonstrated leadership in driving innovative R&D initiatives
- U.S citizenship required
Nice To Haves
- Additional higher education may substitute years of experience
Responsibilities
- Support system development, integration, and evaluation of satellite and communications systems, with a focus on Multi-INT data fusion
- Assess and demonstrate new system concepts and their effectiveness in meeting mission goals
- Plan, organize, and execute advanced system planning for assigned missions or programs
- Conduct ongoing analysis of current and future capabilities; define requirements and drive changes to meet long-term objectives
- Generate and recommend innovative concepts and technical approaches that deliver operational impact or breakthroughs
- Define system-level and subsystem-level requirements, ensuring overall system integrity and compatibility
- Provide leadership and direction for advanced R&D efforts to achieve next-gen capabilities
Benefits
- 100% employee-owned company
- Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)
- 4 weeks paid time off that is never “use or lose”
- 12 paid holidays
- Comp time
- Overtime
- Flexible work hours
- 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity
- Medical, dental, & vision benefits for both individuals and families
- Additional $4,160/year for those who waive medical benefits
- Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 – use it towards gyms/fitness, new tech, or your HSA!
- Annual merit increases & performance-based bonuses
- Term life insurance, short-term disability, & long-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
