GEOINT Senior Systems Engineer

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the NRO GEOINT System Integration & Architecture office in Chantilly, VA. This role involves leading GEOINT space capability studies and working collaboratively with Government customers and teams to provide technical guidance on space systems integration. Candidates must have GEOINT satellite experience, effective communication skills, and an active TS/SCI security clearance. This is an opportunity to contribute to critical space architecture initiatives.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering preferred; or in a Science, Space related field.
• Experience leading high performance technical teams while performing multiple tasks.
• Understanding GEOINT satellite systems, collection and processing methodology.

Responsibilities

• Support GSIA office for GEOINT space capability studies.
• Engage with NRO and DoD space Directorates to develop metrics.
• Provide technical guidance and integration of space systems.

Skills

GEOINT satellite experience

Technical guidance and integration of space systems

Ability to establish trust-relationships

Leadership of high-performance technical teams

Understanding GEOINT Space providers and their systems

Ability to conduct analysis and evaluations

Skilled in high-tempo environments

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Science, Space related field

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the NRO GEOINT System Integration & Architecture (GSIA) office. This is a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in defining the future GEOINT space architecture. The candidate will support and lead GEOINT space capability studies and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated GEOINT satellite experience and be able to provide technical and programmatic insight on the wide variety of GEOINT satellite and ground system capabilities. The successful candidate will work both independently and, in a team-based environment.

This position is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph (within the last 10 years).

Key Responsibilities

• Work in an interactive team environment with Government customer leads and other subject matter experts to directly support GSIA as the office responsible for GEOINT space capability studies for the NRO.
• Engage with various NRO and DoD space Directorates, gaining insights into their missions, functions, and organization to develop metrics that demonstrate how customers utilize NRO solutions, thereby enhancing military services and stakeholder engagement within the NRO.
• Participate in technical space IPTs and working groups providing recommendations to improve space system integration, performance, and ensure GSIA program office equities are protected.
• Provide technical guidance and integration of space systems, including network, data management, cloud, and other related technologies used across the IC and DoD.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document space program and policy requirements.
• Understand and have the ability to document the compatibility and interoperability between different systems and technologies.
• Assess technical performance and modeling and simulation results; identify risks to program plans and schedules and support development of acquisition plans.
• Expect Travel within the U.S. approximately 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (preferred); or Science, Space related field
• Ability to establish trust-relationships as well as contribute to highly functioning, multi-faceted teams
• Experience leading high performance technical teams and demonstrated ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks
• Understanding of the current GEOINT Space providers and their satellite systems. Experience specific to collection and processing methodology, and tasking, command and control, collection, mission processing, and dissemination
• Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations—making recommendations and providing professional advice and assistance, including preparing reports and presentation briefings
• Ability to apply technical expertise and summarize information/findings for presentation to Government leadership
• Skilled/comfortable working in a high-tempo environment, able to be flexible and to adjust to dynamic technical guidance