Spectral Integration Engineer (Expert-Level)

W3Global; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Spectral Integration Engineer ( Expert Level ) to support spectral exploitation environments within NSG TCPED, with TS/SCI eligibility or the ability to obtain polygraph, and 5+ years NGA program experience.

The role focuses on integrating spectral tools and services across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures, coordinating with government stakeholders and engineers to deliver end-to-end mission solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or related STEM field, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of systems integration experience in cloud-based, on‑premises, or hybrid environments.
• At least five years of NGA program or project experience.
• Experience integrating spectral data into spectral exploitation tools and workflows.
• Experience with cloud technologies and solutions.
• Strong systems engineering lifecycle understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering, integration, deployment, and establishment of spectral exploitation environments.
• Integrate spectral data into specialized tools and ensure compatibility with mission workflows.
• Engineer and integrate applications, sensors, tools, and services across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid infra.
• Capture, analyze, and translate mission requirements into system requirements and solutions.
• Ensure interoperability within NSG TCPED enterprise and support end-to-end missions.
• Support architectural design, interfaces, and workflow planning across systems.

Skills

Cloud technologies

Systems integration

MBSE knowledge

Geospatial intelligence domains

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or related STEM

Tools

SAGE/CAP architecture

NSG NSG environments

Data Transformation Services

Full Spectrum Tool Kit

Job description

Spectral Integration Engineer - Expert Level

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph

Experience Required: 5+ years of relevant systems integration experience and 5+ years of NGA program/project experience

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or a related STEM field, or equivalent additional experience as specified below

About Our Client

Our client is seeking an experienced Spectral Integration Engineer to support the engineering, integration, and deployment of advanced spectral exploitation environments within the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) Targeting, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TCPED) enterprise.

The successful candidate will integrate spectral exploitation tools and technologies that enable Image Scientists to process, analyze, and exploit literal and non-literal datasets. This role requires close collaboration with systems engineers, image scientists, software developers, and other technical stakeholders to deliver interoperable, end-to-end mission solutions while maintaining the integrity and performance of complex system-of-systems environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Spectral Exploitation Environment Integration: Lead the engineering, integration, deployment, and establishment of spectral exploitation environments that support advanced imagery and spectral data processing, analysis, and exploitation.
• Spectral Data Integration: Integrate spectral data into specialized spectral exploitation tools, ensuring compatibility with existing applications, systems, and mission workflows.
• Systems Integration: Engineer and integrate applications, sensors, tools, and services within complex system-of-systems and service-oriented architecture environments across cloud-based, on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures.
• Mission Requirements Engineering: Work with government stakeholders and technical teams to capture, analyze, document, and translate mission and customer requirements into system requirements, capabilities, and technical solutions.
• Enterprise Interoperability: Ensure spectral exploitation applications and systems interoperate effectively within the broader NSG TCPED enterprise and support end-to-end mission requirements.
• Technical Planning and Architecture: Support architectural design, requirements traceability, interface development, workflow planning, scheduling, and the identification of system dependencies and integration constraints.
• Cloud-Based Solution Integration: Integrate and deploy solutions using cloud-based technologies while considering system performance, scalability, interoperability, and operational requirements.
• Engineering Lifecycle Support: Apply systems engineering lifecycle principles throughout requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing system improvement.
• Technical Strategy and Advisory Support: Provide expert technical guidance to government stakeholders regarding engineering strategies, capability development, system requirements, technical planning, and emerging integration approaches.
• Performance and Risk Management: Support performance engineering, technical risk assessments, project planning, and the resolution of integration challenges affecting system reliability and mission effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with systems engineers, Image Scientists, software developers, and other mission partners to ensure integrated solutions meet operational and technical objectives.
• Workflow Optimization: Identify opportunities to automate or improve existing workflows, processes, and scheduling practices within spectral exploitation environments.
• Advanced Tradecraft Integration: Support the integration of specialized intelligence tradecraft tools and technologies used in spectral exploitation workflows, where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or a related STEM discipline. Candidates without a degree may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience; candidates with a non-STEM degree may qualify with two additional years of relevant experience, subject to applicable program requirements.
• Systems Integration Experience: At least five years of experience integrating sensor programs into large, complex system-of-systems or service-oriented architecture environments operating in cloud-based, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures.
• NGA Experience: At least five years of experience supporting National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) programs or projects.
• Spectral Exploitation Tools: Demonstrated experience integrating spectral data into spectral exploitation tools and supporting associated processing and analysis workflows.
• Cloud Technologies: Experience integrating or engineering solutions using cloud-based technologies.
• Systems Engineering: Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, architecture, integration, deployment, and system evaluation.
• Enterprise Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) enterprise environments.
• Government Program Experience: Previous experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs or projects.
• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully pass a polygraph, as permitted by applicable program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or a related STEM discipline.
• INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification.
• Experience integrating spectral exploitation tools within SAGE/CAP architecture.
• Experience integrating advanced tradecraft tools used by NGA and ATS, including Data Transformation Services and Full Spectrum Tool Kit.
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including its processes, tools, and modeling languages.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following fields:
  • Photogrammetry
  • Remote sensing
  • Image science
  • Information sciences
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Geomatics
  • Related geospatial intelligence disciplines
• Experience integrating solutions that leverage automation, augmentation, and artificial intelligence technologies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience integrating spectral data and exploitation tools within complex intelligence environments, a strong background in NGA programs, and expertise in systems integration across cloud and hybrid infrastructures. Candidates who understand NSG/ASG enterprise architectures and have experience with SAGE/CAP or advanced NGA tradecraft tools will be particularly competitive.