Systems Engineer - Expert Level
About The Position
Mission Intelligence Group is seeking a highly experienced Expert Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex GEOINT enterprise systems. This role supports mission-critical capabilities spanning the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal partners, ensuring delivery of resilient, scalable, and mission-aligned solutions. As an Expert Systems Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical leader, guiding multi-disciplinary engineering efforts across the full systems lifecycle. You will bridge mission needs and engineering execution, shaping enterprise architectures and driving innovation across complex intelligence systems.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM discipline (Engineering Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems) - 18+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements
- 18+ years of experience supporting government or industry programs in: DoD / IC Acquisition Processes, PPBES, Large-scale System-of-Systems environments, Cloud-based enterprise architectures
- Strong understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle
- Active TS/SCI clearance, with ability to obtain SCI and successfully pass a polygraph
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in a related technical discipline
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
- Software Development Framework certification
- INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Active participation in professional organizations, such as: United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
- Extensive experience in geospatial intelligence mission environments
- Experience designing solutions using: Cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), Big Data platforms, Automation and AI/ML technologies
- Expertise in one or more of the following: Photogrammetry, Remote sensing, Image science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geomatics, Information science
Responsibilities
- Provide expert systems engineering leadership across large-scale GEOINT mission environments
- Translate mission and operational needs into technical requirements and system capabilities
- Evaluate and enhance system architectures, workflows, and cloud-based services
- Provide technical recommendations on solution designs and emerging technologies
- Perform requirements analysis, traceability, and allocation to architecture components
- Support systems integration, verification, validation, and performance engineering activities
- Lead and support: Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), Course of Action (COA) development, Trade studies, Engineering assessments
- Contribute to strategic planning, risk management, interface design, and program execution
- Align mission vision, strategy, and technical capabilities across enterprise systems
- Coordinate engineering activities across organizational and agency boundaries
- Mentor and guide junior and senior systems engineering staff
- Apply expertise across NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
