GEOINT Ground Systems Architect & Mission Thread Lead

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks a GEOINT Ground Systems Thread Engineer to serve as a mission-thread integrator across GEOINT ground capabilities, from tasking to processing and dissemination.

You will collaborate with Government leads, SETA teammates, and contractors to baseline new capabilities, shape architectural decisions, and ensure readiness of mission-critical ground services in a demanding intelligence environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 9+ years experience (MS 7+ yrs, PhD/JD 4+ yrs).
• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
• 2+ years GEOINT ground processing experience.
• Experience with GEOINT systems, including space/ground architectures, mission control, and mission processing.
• Knowledge of IC/DoD acquisition processes, roles and program management.
• Domain knowledge in ground software or space development programs.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end engineering and analysis across GEOINT ground mission threads.
• Define, decompose, and baseline GEOINT ground capabilities and interfaces.
• Provide technical oversight of contractor development, integration, and verification.
• Analyze workflows, identify performance gaps, and propose improvements.
• Support technical reviews, test events, and readiness milestones.
• Maintain cognizance of GEOINT mission projects, baselines and risks.
• Conduct trade studies and shape future GEOINT ground architectures.
• Review contractor proposals and program plans for feasibility and alignment.
• Coordinate across Government, SETA, FFRDC, and contractors for alignment.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 9+ years experience / MS + 7+ years / PhD/JD + 4+ years

Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

Tools

GEOINT systems

Space/ground architectures

Mission control

Job description

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks a GEOINT Ground Systems Thread Engineer to serve as a mission-thread integrator across GEOINT ground capabilities, from tasking to processing and dissemination.

You will collaborate with Government leads, SETA teammates, and contractors to baseline new capabilities, shape architectural decisions, and ensure readiness of mission-critical ground services in a demanding intelligence environment.