Chinook: Systems Engineer Senior (GeoInt) - (TS/SCI)
About The Position
This job requires an active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility). Please apply only if you currently hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. North Point Technology is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to own, harden, and scale enterprise GEOINT capabilities for NGA’s Chinook modernization. You’ll drive end-to-end systems engineering, guide architecture and standards across the enterprise, and ship secure, cloud-ready solutions that accelerate analysts and mission partners worldwide. Locations: Gaithersburg, MD (primary); Alexandria, VA; Chantilly, VA; Aurora, CO; St. Louis, MO; Tucson, AZ
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship (per contract).
- Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8–12 years’ experience; or Master’s with 6–10 years.
- Deep knowledge of SE principles, tools, and techniques across the full lifecycle.
- Proven success on large, complex government/defense programs (IC/DoD preferred).
- Familiarity with the Customer’s mission, architecture, and data systems.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving technical execution.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- INCOSE ESEP/CSEP, CISSP, Security+, or similar credentials.
- Hands-on experience in Agile/SAFe/DevSecOps environments.
- Experience on the Customer’s programs.
- Proficiency with MBSE (Cameo), DoDAF/UAF, and SysML.
- Familiarity with AWS, C2S, or similar government cloud platforms.
Responsibilities
- Serve as senior technical lead and advisor on enterprise SE strategy, architectures, and processes.
- Develop/manage system requirements, design docs, ICDs, and verification strategies.
- Lead technical working groups, reviews, and decision boards with Customer, partners, and contractors.
- Perform architectural assessments and trade studies for performance, risk, and compliance.
- Integrate emerging tech (cloud services, data analytics) into operational GEOINT workflows.
- Oversee adoption of MBSE practices and toolchains (e.g., Cameo).
- Mentor mid- and junior engineers; enforce best practices and standards across delivery.
Benefits
- At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
