Senior Electro-Optical GEOINT Engineer & Advisor

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Engineer to drive the development of next-generation EO GEOINT mission processing capabilities. The candidate must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and substantial experience in Electro-Optical systems. Responsibilities include advancing resiliency initiatives, overseeing software development, and advising government leaders. This role offers a chance to work on critical national security projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience in Electro-Optical/EO systems.
• Experience in requirements development.

Responsibilities

• Advance EO resiliency initiatives with IC stakeholders.
• Maintain cognizance across a GEOINT portfolio.
• Oversee software development and alignment with government requirements.
• Advise on architectural decisions and acquisition priorities.
• Develop and coordinate Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).
• Define requirements for GEOINT processing applications.
• Conduct performance assessments and impact analyses.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and design artifacts.

Skills

Electro-Optical/EO GEOINT or Electro-Optical/EO Thread Lead experience

Knowledge or Understanding of advancements in AI/ML

Strong organizational skills

Verbal/written communication skills

Familiarity with MS Office tools

Education

Bachelors with 9 years experience or Masters with 7 years experience or PhD with 4 years experience

Job description

A leading defense technology firm in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Engineer to drive the development of next-generation EO GEOINT mission processing capabilities. The candidate must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and substantial experience in Electro-Optical systems. Responsibilities include advancing resiliency initiatives, overseeing software development, and advising government leaders. This role offers a chance to work on critical national security projects in a dynamic environment.