Systems Engineer - Expert-Level

Job DescriptionSystems Engineer (Expert-Level)Lead Enterprise GEOINT Engineering Across the Intelligence Community, As an Expert Systems Engineer, you will provide strategic engineering leadership across large, complex systems and programs spanning organizational and agency boundaries. You will guide requirements engineering, systems integration, architecture analysis, technology assessments, and mission-driven solution development while advising government stakeholders on modern engineering approaches and emerging technologies. Additionally, you will oversee engineering activities performed by senior, mid-level, and junior engineers to ensure successful mission outcomes., * Lead systems engineering efforts across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agency environments.

• Support Government stakeholders in requirements engineering, solutions engineering, and systems integration activities.
• Analyze, document, and maintain requirements traceability across architectures, systems, and mission capabilities.
• Evaluate existing systems, workflows, cloud services, and scheduling constraints to identify improvement opportunities.
• Advise Government customers on technology modernization efforts and solution design enhancements.
• Translate mission objectives and customer needs into actionable system and capability requirements.
• Support allocation of requirements to system architectures and execution programs.
• Conduct and lead Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments.
• Provide engineering support in risk management, performance engineering, interface design, and strategic technical planning.
• Assist with project management activities and enterprise-level engineering initiatives.
• Provide expert recommendations aligning organizational vision, strategy, requirements, and capability development.
• Integrate engineering efforts across multiple major acquisition programs and organizational boundaries.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-Level Systems Engineers., At Mission Intelligence Group, engineers are trusted to focus on mission outcomes, not bureaucracy. You will work alongside experienced GEOINT professionals who value clear communication, disciplined engineering, and systems that work as intended in operational environments.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in:
• Systems Engineering
• Engineering
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Operations Research
• Engineering Management
• Computer Science, + Related STEM discipline
• Equivalent experience may be substituted:
• 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
• 2 additional years of experience with a non-STEM degree

Experience

• 18+ years of relevant experience supporting Government or Industry programs.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• DoD/IC Acquisition Process
• Requirements Process
• PPBES Process
• Systems engineering within large, complex System-of-Systems environments
• Service-Oriented Architectures within cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures
• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments.
• Previous experience supporting NGA and/or NSG/ASG programs.
• Previous experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs.

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance adjudication or the ability to obtain SCI access and successfully pass a polygraph.

Desired QualificationsAdvanced Education

• Master’s degree or higher in:
• Systems Engineering
• Engineering
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Operations Research
• Engineering Management
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Management Information Systems
• Related STEM discipline

Professional Certifications

• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
• Software Development Framework Certification.
• INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) Certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.

Professional Affiliations

Membership or leadership participation in:

• ACSM
• ASCE
• ASPRS
• OGC
• SAREM
• USGIF

Technical Expertise

• Extensive experience within the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) domain.
• Experience engineering solutions utilizing:
• Cloud-based technologies
• Structured and unstructured Big Data environments
• Automation technologies
• Augmentation technologies
• Artificial Intelligence technologies
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off

Mission Intelligence Group is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer (Expert-Level) to support the evolution of critical GEOINT capabilities across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and partner Federal Agencies. This role is ideal for a seasoned systems engineering professional who thrives in complex mission environments, enjoys solving enterprise-scale challenges, and is passionate about delivering reliable, mission-focused solutions that support national security objectives.