Senior Space Systems & GEOINT Advisor

Core4ce Careers; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Training and certifications

Tuition assistance

Parental leave and generous PTO/holid

Internal innovation program

Job summary

Core4ce is seeking a Senior Scientific Advisor to provide expert technical knowledge and strategic guidance across research, engineering, and mission operations environments. The role involves high-level system analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation for complex technical challenges requiring deep subject matter expertise.

The ideal candidate will apply advanced principles and conduct AoA-like studies, assess proposed design changes, and help characterize system

Qualifications

• Active TS-SCI security clearance or higher.
• Ability to obtain CI poly.
• Experience contributing to analyses and trade studies.
• Familiarity with GEOINT capabilities and IC/DoD contexts.

Responsibilities

• Active TS-SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI poly.
• Provide technical analysis and advisory support for specialized research, engineering, and mission operations initiatives.
• Conduct high-level system analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation assessments for complex technical problems.
• Compile and review current USSF needs that require GEOINT data and information.
• Coordinate with client and partner organizations to identify high-priority mission needs.
• Assess current and future systems in acquisition or development that may address identified GEOINT requirements.
• Identify capability gaps and evaluate the technical maturity of potential solutions.
• Develop recommendations to inform future community asset acquisition and investment decisions.
• Perform trade studies and technical assessments to support system design reviews, product quality evaluations, and performance characterization.

Skills

TS-SCI clearance

CI poly

Trade studies

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Physical Sciences/CS

Job description

Core4ce is seeking a Senior Scientific Advisor to provide expert technical knowledge and strategic guidance across research, engineering, and mission operations environments. The role involves high-level system analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation for complex technical challenges requiring deep subject matter expertise.

The ideal candidate will apply advanced principles and conduct AoA-like studies, assess proposed design changes, and help characterize system