Spectral integration engineer with Security Clearance

CEdge Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CEdge Inc. in Chantilly, VA seeks an Expert-Level Spectral Integration Engineer to design, deploy and integrate a spectral exploitation environment for image scientists.

You will work with systems engineers, image scientists and developers to ensure end-to-end interoperability of applications and systems within a complex enterprise. The role requires a strong background in integration of spectral data, cloud-based solutions and large System-of-Systems programs, with a focus on government and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or related STEM field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years integrating sensor programs into large complex System of Systems or SOA environments.
• 5+ years NGA program/project work experience.
• Experience integrating spectral data into spectral exploitation tools.
• Experience with Cloud-based technologies.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and domain.
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to Government on vision, strategy, plans, needs, requirements and capability developments.
• Translate mission requirements into system and capability requirements and solutions.
• Perform systems integration activities across complex environments.
• Plan and analyze requirements, traceability, architectures and workflows to improve processes.
• Lead establishment of integrated PED environment for spectral exploitation in support of image scientists.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, image scientists and developers to ensure interoperability of applications and systems.

Skills

Systems integration

Cloud-based technologies

NGA/IC project experience

Spectral exploitation tools

Photogrammetry / remote sensing

TS/SCI clearance readiness

End-to-end system-of-systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Imagery Analysis

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Data Transformation Services

Full Spectrum Tool Kit

SAGE/CAP architecture

Job description

Position 28a: Spectral Integration Engineer (Expert-Level) Overall Assignment Description: Expert-level Integration Engineers, with specific expertise in integration and deployment of spectral exploitation tools that serve as the foundation for a spectral exploitation environment used by Image Scientists to process, analyze and exploit literal and non-literal data. The candidate(s) is responsible for the engineering and deployment of a spectral exploitation environment and its integration within the broader NSG TCPED Enterprise. The candidate(s) will work with systems engineers, image scientists and developers to ensure applications and systems interoperate to deliver end-to-end mission solutions and maintain the integrity of the system-of-system enterprise. Duties may include:

• Provides expert advice to the Government in the areas of relating vision, strategy, plans, needs, requirements, and process and capability developments.
• Assists the Government in the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions.
• Assists the Government in performing systems integration activities.
• Assists with the planning, analysis/traceability of user requirements, architectures traceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
• Assists the Government in strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management and interface design.
• Lead the establishment of an integrated PED environment for spectral exploitation intended for image scientists to employ advanced tradecraft tools to process, analyze, and exploit literal and non-literal datasets.
• Skills and Experience: Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience integrating sensor programs into large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture environments residing in cloud, on premise, or hybrid infrastructures.
• A minimum of 5 years NGA program/project work experience
• Experience integrating spectral data into spectral exploitation tools
• Experience integrating solutions using Cloud-based technologies.
• Experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle
• TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises.
• Previous IC or DoD program/project work experience.
• Desired:
• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Imagery Analysis, or related STEM degree program.
• INCOSE Expert Systems engineering Professional (ESEP) certification.
• Experience integrating spectral exploitation tools within SAGE/CAP architecture
• Experience integrating solutions using advanced tradecraft tools used by NGA/ATS, such as Data Transformation Services and Full Spectrum Tool Kit
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering, processes, tools, and languages.
• Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems, geomatics, or related fields.
• Experience integrating solutions using Automation, Augmentation and Artificial Intellige