Expert-Level Spectral Integration Architect

Mission Intel; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mission Intelligence Group seeks an Expert-Level Spectral Integration Engineer to lead spectral exploitation integration for NSG programs. You will work with image scientists, systems engineers, and developers to ensure end-to-end GEOINT capabilities across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

The role requires deep experience with NSG/NRO ecosystems, SELC, and DoD/IC programs. You will drive enterprise solutions and deliver mission-focused capabilities crucial to national security.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain SCI access and pass a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or related STEM discipline.
• OR 4 additional years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2 additional years of experience with a non-STEM degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience integrating sensor programs into system-of-systems environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of NGA program or project experience.
• Experience integrating spectral data into spectral exploitation tools.
• Experience integrating cloud-based technologies.
• Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC).
• Knowledge of NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments.
• DoD/IC program experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and deployment of spectral exploitation environments for GEOINT workflows.
• Provide expert guidance on strategy, architectures, capability development, and enterprise integration.
• Translate mission needs into technical solutions and system requirements.
• Conduct systems integration across complex system-of-systems and service-oriented architectures.
• Analyze user requirements, workflows, and dependencies to improve mission performance.
• Support technical planning, project execution, risk management, and interface design.
• Ensure interoperability between spectral applications and enterprise systems.
• Integrate cloud-based technologies into mission environments.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, developers, and image scientists for mission-focused capabilities.
• Maintain integrity of enterprise spectral exploitation solutions across NSG and related organizations.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Systems integration

Cloud/edge/hybrid architectures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Imagery Analysis

Bachelor’s degree in related STEM

Master’s degree in Engineering/CS/Imagery/related STEM

Job description

Mission Intelligence Group seeks an Expert-Level Spectral Integration Engineer to lead spectral exploitation integration for NSG programs. You will work with image scientists, systems engineers, and developers to ensure end-to-end GEOINT capabilities across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.

The role requires deep experience with NSG/NRO ecosystems, SELC, and DoD/IC programs. You will drive enterprise solutions and deliver mission-focused capabilities crucial to national security.