Full-Time

Mid-Level Systems Engineer

Visionist

Visionist

51-200 employees

Engineering, software development and analytics services

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

On-site role at Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Aerospace Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Communications

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
  • 10 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.
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

Visionist provides engineering, software development and analytical services for mission-critical intelligence projects, forming cross-disciplinary teams to own project success. Its work includes integrating AI/ML into mission systems, embedding data scientists in analysis, UX and data-analysis apps, signal/cyber/exploitation analysis, and security testing and vulnerability assessment. It works on large prime contracts that offer growth and leadership opportunities while keeping a small-team feel. Visionist aims to foster long-term employee ownership through an ESOP and deliver meaningful, mission-focused outcomes for clients.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, South Carolina

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Visionist won a five-year $210m prime contract in January 2024.
  • Two prime contract extensions in November 2025 push work into 2027 and 2028.
  • June 2026 office expansion adds hundreds of seats for continued contract growth.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue concentrates in DoD primes expiring 2027 and 2028.
  • A contract recompete loss would cut staffing, office expansion, and growth fast.
  • Cleared labor shortages would choke delivery and margin within twelve months.

What makes Visionist unique

  • Employee-owned, employee-first culture drives retention in cleared engineering talent.
  • Visionist builds mission software for DoD cyber and intelligence workflows.
  • Single-award prime contracts prove deep customer trust and integration depth.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Performance Bonus

Annual Lifestyle Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Company News

Visionist, Inc.
Apr 3rd, 2025
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Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to announce that Visionist has been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 10th consecutive year!

Visionist, Inc.
Jan 10th, 2024
Visionist Celebrates 9 Consecutive Years as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace

Visionist, Inc. is excited to announce that Visionist has once again been recognized as a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 9th consecutive year!

Visionist, Inc.
Dec 19th, 2022
Visionist Named a 2022 Top Workplace by Baltimore Sun

Visionist, Inc. is thrilled to share that Visionist has been named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 8th consecutive year!