Junior Systems Engineer Jobs

Junior Systems EngineerActive Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance is required. Visionist is bidding on an upcoming PRIME contract and, in anticipation of award, we're seeking Junior Systems Engineers to join our team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. You will advance the future of maritime domain awareness by enhancing global ship tracking systems. You'll leverage state-of-the-art analytics, multi-INT fusion, and cutting-edge technologies to detect and disrupt illicit activities at sea—including smuggling, trafficking, illegal fishing, and waste dumping—while also preventing terrorism, securing global commerce, and strengthening U.S. homeland defense. Based in our nation's capital, you'll be at the center of mission-driven innovation with real-world impact. For over 15 years, Visionist has been solving the Intelligence Community's toughest software and analysis challenges. As a 100% employee-owned company, we prioritize our people—your job security is assured. We embed small engineering teams with analysts to rapidly identify and solve mission capability gaps playing a critical role in defending our nation's cyber infrastructure & providing expertise in malware analysis, attribution, mapping adversarial infrastructure, pen testing, and operational planning. Our open-door leadership team fosters a supportive culture, where internal growth and promotion opportunities are the norm. Don't just take our word for it—check out our 4.8-star review on Glassdoor. Join a company that feels like a family with regular happy hours, baseball games, activity clubs and more.Your contributions are…Support system development, integration, and evaluation of satellite and communications systems, with a focus on Multi-INT data fusionAssess and demonstrate new system concepts and their effectiveness in meeting mission goalsPlan, organize, and execute advanced system planning for assigned missions or programsConduct ongoing analysis of current and future capabilities; define requirements and drive changes to meet long-term objectivesGenerate and recommend innovative concepts and technical approaches that deliver operational impact or breakthroughsDefine system-level and subsystem-level requirements, ensuring overall system integrity and compatibilityProvide leadership and direction for advanced R&D efforts to achieve next-gen capabilitiesRequirements for your new career…Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional higher education may substitute years of experience)3 years of experience in systems engineeringBackground in systems engineering for satellite, communications, or Multi-INT systemsExperience in system design, integration, and performance evaluationStrong skills in concept development, mission planning, and systems analysisProven ability to develop and flow down system requirements across subsystemsBroad technical knowledge to ensure compatibility across system componentsDemonstrated leadership in driving innovative R&D initiativesBenefits of becoming a Visionist: Your New CareerWe are a 100% employee-owned company, so our employees see the benefit of their contributions and have a stake in our overall success!Competitive 15% retirement contribution! (5% 401K match & 10% ESOP)4 weeks paid time off that is never "use or lose read more