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# Ai Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Kavaliro
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Geospatial Intelligence, Design of User Interfaces, Cloud Services, Requirements Traceability, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, DODAF
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9047700/ai-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
 * 6+ years of experience in the DoD and/or Intelligence Community.
 * 12+ years of experience in government or industry supporting: § DoD/IC Acquisition Process, Requirements Process, PPBE Process, or § Systems engineering for large, complex System of Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture/Cloud environments.

 * Technical Expertise:
 * Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and SAFe development.
 * 6+ years of experience working with Department of Defense Architectural Framework (DoDAF) standards.
 * Experience working with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
 * Proficiency in systems engineering tools and methodologies. Desired:
 + Advanced Education & Certifications:
 + Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field.
 + Software Development Framework certification.
 * Technical Expertise & Tools:
 * Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), tools, and languages.
 * Experience engineering solutions with: § Cloud-based technologies § Big Data (structured/unstructured) § Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence
 * Expertise in geospatial intelligence and related disciplines. Location:
 + Springfield, VA
 + This position is on site and there is no remote availability
Clearance Requirement:

 + Active TS/SCI and CI Polygraph
 + Applicant MUST hold a permanent U.S. citizenship for this position in accordance with government contract requirements.

## Description

The DoD AI Program Office leads the integration of AI capabilities into the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG). This role ensures the end-to-end engineering and integration of AI-driven solutions, overseeing the development of systems infrastructure, including hardware and software implementation., * Lead requirements engineering, solutions development, and systems integration across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agencies.

 * Provide technical planning, scheduling, reliability, and resiliency analysis for enterprise AI solutions.
 * Support requirements traceability, architecture analysis, and workflow optimization, including cloud service capabilities.
 * Advise on solution design modifications based on evolving mission requirements and technology advancements.
 * Conduct Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Action (CoA) assessments, Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments.
 * Oversee operational technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design.
 * Lead the integration of a DoD AI/ML program across NGA, Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE), and the Intelligence Community (IC).
 * Provide technical oversight to Mid- and Junior-level contractor Systems Engineers.
 * Demonstrate deep understanding of DIE, NSG, ASG, and NRO enterprises.


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