Senior Systems Engineer, Principal

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Riverside (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. This role involves leading engineering teams, conducting research on Command and Control systems, and guiding system designs at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

The ideal candidate will have 18+ years of experience in DoD systems engineering, with a focus on technical expertise in various disciplines. Must be a US citizen with a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 18+ years' experience in DoD systems engineering without a degree.
• Must be a US citizen and have a Top Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community customers is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineering and scientific teams across disciplines.
• Perform research on Command and Control systems.
• Guide design and maintenance of specialized systems.

Skills

Technical expertise in Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)

Research and development in Command and Control (C2) systems

Experience with network protocols

Detail-oriented teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Information Technology (IT) systems

Job description

Overview

Apogee is looking for a talented Senior Systems Engineer, Principal to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). This high-impact position will provide technical expertise in the application and advancement of critical intelligence disciplines such as Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), and Foreign Materiel Exploitation (FME). NASIC’s mission is to discover and characterize air, space, missile, and cyber threats to enable full-spectrum multi-domain operations, drive weapon system acquisition, and inform national defense policy. NASIC's enduring ability to delivery authoritative, engineering-level scientific and technical intelligence is pivotal in our Nation's defense.

This is a full-time opportunity at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OH.

***Contingent Upon Contract Award***

Responsibilities

• Leading complex project engineering and scientific teams engaged across one or more disciplines
• Performing research and development on Command and Control (C2) or Information Technology (IT) systems
• Guiding the design, modification, maintenance, and/or construction of specialized buildings, facilities, systems, and associated assets
• Overseeing evaluation of the feasibility, utility, and implementation issues associated with use of new technologies and potential impacts on system or infrastructure development
• Developing and presenting briefings to senior customer personnel

Qualifications

MinimumExperience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) adjudication

Education: High School DiplomaYears of Experience: 18+ years of experience supporting DoD and/or other Government systems engineering activities in lieu of a degree.

Additional Experience:

• Experience with hardware, software, binary data structures, networking topology and network protocols
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) customer (highly preferred)
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, responsible team player able to work independently with minimal daily direction
• Ability to work and interact with technically and organizationally diverse personnel

Preferred Qualifications:Education and Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of experience supporting DoD and/or other Government systems engineering activities in lieu of a degree. OR
• Master’s degree with 10+ years of experience supporting DoD and/or other Government systems engineering activities in lieu of a degree.

Additional InformationLocation: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), OHOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: OnsiteTravel:Occasional