Senior Hyperspectral Imagery Requirements Engineer (Chantilly, VA)

Edgesource Career Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO policy + 11 paid holidays

Remote / Hybrid work options

Medical / Dental / Vision / FSA

401k Plan with Match

Tuition & Professional Development

Commuter benefits

Bonus & Employee Referral Programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Edgesource Corporation is seeking a Senior Hyperspectral Imagery Requirements Engineer to lead capture, translation, and validation of complex sensor system requirements for IC/DoD programs. You will drive requirements traceability, MBSE integration, and performance metrics in a full-time onsite role in the Chantilly, VA area.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in requirements engineering, TS/SCI with poly, and deep experience with hyperspectral imaging systems, JARM, DOORS NG, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related STEM field, or 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
• 12+ years of experience in Requirements Engineering or related field.
• Experience with hyperspectral imaging systems and data integration in mission environments.
• Experience tracing requirements to sources using JARM/JARM TSTs.
• Proficiency with DOORS NG for requirements management.
• Experience with NGA/NSG/ASG programs or projects.

Responsibilities

• Capture, decompose, and allocate sensor system requirements from ECDs, SOCs, ICBDs, CDDs, and CONOPS.
• Translate mission objectives into actionable requirements for hyperspectral imaging.
• Develop system functionality and ensure performance across enterprise platforms.
• Conduct RVTM analyses to identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with NGA acquisition offices and external partners on requirements refinement.
• Mentor mid- and junior-level engineers in MBSE and requirements management.

Skills

Hyperspectral imaging

Requirements analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

MBSE

Traceability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS NG

JIRA

Confluence

Tableau

Job description

Company Overview:

For over 25 years,Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work.

Position Overview:

Edgesource is seeking a highly skilled Senior Hyperspectral Imagery Requirements Engineer with strong expertise in Hyperspectral Imaging to join our dynamic Systems Engineering team supporting mission-critical national security programs. In this role, you will lead the capture, translation, and validation of complex sensor system requirements, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and mission needs. You’ll bring technical depth in Hyperspectral data integration, traceability, and MBSE best practices to help shape next-generation imaging capabilities for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). This position requires that all job duties be performed full-time onsite in the Chantilly, VA area.

Job Duties:

• Capture, decompose, and allocate sensor system requirements from documents such as ECDs, SOCs, ICBDs, CDDs, and Agency CONOPS.
• Translate mission-level objectives into actionable requirements, with a focus on Hyperspectral imaging system capabilities and performance metrics.
• Apply knowledge of Hyperspectral data integration to develop system functionality and ensure optimal sensor performance across enterprise platforms.
• Conduct requirements traceability analysis using Joint Architecture Reference Models (JARM) and Technical Service Types (TSTs) to identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities.
• Manage and maintain Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix (RVTM) to ensure validation and test coverage of Hyperspectral system functionality.
• Collaborate across NGA acquisition offices, Integrated Program Offices, and external partners to guide engineering trade-offs and requirement refinement.
• Utilize DOORS Next Generation (DOORS NG) to manage and track requirements lifecycle.
• Interface with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) frameworks to ensure seamless integration across architectural components.
• Drive program performance by developing metrics and supporting Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and investment decision-making.
• Participate in technical reviews, engineering boards, and working groups as a senior voice in the system development lifecycle.
• Mentor mid- and junior-level engineers, promoting knowledge-sharing and engineering excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degreein Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
• 12+ years of experienceinRequirements Engineeringor a closely related field, demonstrating the ability to effectively perform the responsibilities associated with this role.
• Demonstrated experience withHyperspectral imaging systems and data integrationin mission environments.
• Experience in tracing program or project requirements back to their source, including using the Joint Architecture Reference Models (JARM) and JARM Technical Service Types (TSTs) for conducting duplication and gap analysis.
• Strong ability to work with users and stakeholders to develop and refine Sensor program requirements in response to evolving mission needs.
• Proficiency in using DOORS Next Generation (DOORS NG) for managing requirements and interfacing with Enterprise Requirements Management systems.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, CONFLUENCE, and Tableau for tracking requirements, documentation, and managing backlog progress.
• Experience with NGA and/or NSG/ASG programs or projects.
• Background in working on Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs or projects.

Desired Qualifications (NOT REQUIRED):

• Deep understanding of NGA, NSG/ASG, or related Intelligence Community program frameworks.
• Prior involvement in Sensor Programs involving spaceborne or airborne Hyperspectral systems.
• Experience supporting multi-INT or GEOINT fusion architectures.
• Familiarity with agile software or systems development lifecycles within government environments.

Working at Edgesource:

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to includesoftware development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.

• -Flexible PTO Policy+ 11 Paid Holidays-
• -Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid)-
• -Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)-
• -401k Plan with Match-
• -Tuition & Professional DevelopmentSupport-
• -Commuter Benefits-
• -Bonus & Employee Referral Programs-
• -Career Growth Opportunities -

Edgesource Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].

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