Lead Systems Engineer - OSINT Pilot Platforms

Bow Wave LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bow Wave LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a seasoned Systems Engineer/Solutions Architect to provide technical engineering support for OSINT and SCG pilot tools and platforms. The role involves evaluating options, planning integration with CBP/DHS systems, and creating artifacts such as interface specs and system diagrams.

The position requires coordinating tests, evaluating performance, and advising on scalability, security, interoperability, and risk within federal security and compliance contexts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems engineering or solution architecture experience.
• Experience with analytic platforms, data fusion, or similar technical environments.
• Familiarity with federal security and compliance environments (e.g., FedRAMP, DoD authorizations) preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical options and architectures for pilot tools/platforms.
• Support integration planning with existing CBP/DHS systems, subject to Government direction.
• Develop technical artifacts (e.g., interface specs, data flows, system diagrams).
• Support test planning, technical evaluation, and performance assessment of pilot solutions.
• Advise on scalability, security, interoperability, and technical risk.

Skills

Systems engineering

Solution architecture

Data fusion

Analytic platforms

Job description

Bow Wave LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a seasoned Systems Engineer/Solutions Architect to provide technical engineering support for OSINT and SCG pilot tools and platforms. The role involves evaluating options, planning integration with CBP/DHS systems, and creating artifacts such as interface specs and system diagrams.

The position requires coordinating tests, evaluating performance, and advising on scalability, security, interoperability, and risk within federal security and compliance contexts.