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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Expert Systems Engineer - **Company:** Strategic Inc - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Expert Systems, Geospatial Intelligence, Design of User Interfaces, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Information Sciences, Machine Learning, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8920501/expert-systems-engineer ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI Clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph. * Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or another related STEM field -OR- 18+ years of systems engineering experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements. * 18+ years of experience supporting Government or industry in one or more of the following: 1. DoD/IC Acquisition Processes 2. Requirements development 3. PPBES 4. Large-scale System of Systems environments 5. Cloud-based enterprise architectures * Strong understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle. Desired: * Doctorate in a related technical discipline. * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies. * Software Development Framework certification. * International Council on Systems Engineering Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification. * Professional Engineer (PE) license. * Active participation in professional organizations such as ## Description Strategic ACI is seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership in support of complex geospatial intelligence systems across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and other federal partners. In this position, you will support the Government in applying a multi-disciplinary systems engineering approach to requirements development, solution design, integration, testing, resiliency, and lifecycle management for enterprise-scale mission systems., * Support the Government in systems engineering efforts across large-scale GEOINT mission environments. * Translate mission needs into technical requirements and system capabilities. * Evaluate and improve 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 or support: 1. Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) 2. Course of Action (COA) development 3. Trade studies 4. Engineering assessments * Contribute to strategic planning, risk management, interface design, and project execution. * Provide expert guidance on aligning mission vision, strategy, and technical capabilities. * Coordinate engineering efforts across organizational and agency boundaries. * Mentor and oversee junior and senior systems engineering staff. * Apply knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments., 2. Open Geospatial Consortium 3. American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing * Extensive experience in geospatial intelligence. * Experience designing solutions using: 1. Cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) 2. Big Data platforms 3. Automation and AI/ML technologies * Expertise in one or more of the following: 1. Photogrammetry 2. Remote sensing 3. Image science 4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 5. Geomatics 6. 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