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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** Hampton, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $151,300.0 - $226,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Interoperability, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Operational Systems, Data Management - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9146221/senior-systems-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in STEM areas. * Ten years of experience in one or more of the following: data management, data engineering, data analytics, systems engineering, or related field. * Experience implementing data standards, best practices, technical specifications and Data Reference Architecture principles into architecture design, system design and capability development. * Experience understanding semantic concepts that enable system interoperability. * Experience with performing risk assessments. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. * Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a strong analytical mindset. * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. * Willing to travel domestically approx. 10%. The position may require occasional travel to Chantilly, VA for customer meetings. * This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Advanced degree in Computer Science or Systems Engineering. * Demonstrated ability to apply Design of Experiment principles to concepts. * Understanding of Air Combat Command (ACC)/A2 priorities. ## Description * Lead Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), comprehensive studies and pilots that deliver critical insights to guide government decision-making on technical solutions and program direction. * Design and implement ISR data management and governance strategies within data-driven architectures that drive efficiency, scalability, performance, and mission-critical decision-making. * Optimize ISR data workflows and mission threads by leveraging Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence (AAA) capabilities. * Architect and assess end-to-end system solutions, including technical architectures and ontologies, to maximize interoperability and optimize data ingest, processing, storage, and dissemination. * Lead acquisition processes that modernize the ISR enterprise through strategic implementation of automation, augmentation, and AI technologies. * Provide expert technical review and recommendations on IC and DoD standards, specifications, and policy documents governing data management and AI implementation. * Serve as a subject matter expert in data management and governance forums, working groups, and collaborative venues across the Intelligence Community. * Define, develop, and analyze requirements to ensure alignment with mission objectives and technical feasibility. * Author technical documentation establishing principles, concepts, and best practices for data-driven architecture design and development. * Monitor emerging technology trends and analytical techniques, maintaining currency on innovations relevant to warfighter systems and ISR capabilities. * Conduct rigorous testing and analysis to identify system anomalies, assess vulnerabilities, and quantify operational risk. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including engineers, warfighters, and mission partners-to integrate data-driven insights into experiments, pilots, proof-of-concepts, and operational systems. * Deliver clear, concise technical reports and executive-level presentations that communicate findings, insights, and actionable recommendations. ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)