Full-Time

Systems Engineer

Multiple Levels

Visionist

Visionist

51-200 employees

Engineering, software development and analytics services

Compensation Overview

$65k - $240k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline. (Additional higher education may substitute years of experience)
  • 1-15 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

  • $190M five-year DoD contract ensures steady revenue through 2027.
  • $70M four-year DoD contract modernizes voice-processing for intelligence missions.
  • $210M DoD award in 2024 expands cyber operations capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Visionist eyewear dominates brand searches, confusing defense customers now.
  • DoD cuts analytics funding, shifting to Palantir AI in 12-18 months.
  • Employee exodus from employee-owned structure hits in 6-12 months.

What makes Visionist unique

  • Visionist specializes in analytics for high-volume mission-critical defense data normalization.
  • Visionist secured $190M DoD prime contract on January 31, 2022, for Computer Network Operations.
  • Visionist won $210M DoD contract in 2024 for cyber mission software engineering.

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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
A Decade of Excellence: Visionist Named a Baltimore Sun Top Workplace for the 10th Consecutive Year

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!