Systems Engineer

Kavaliro; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kavaliro is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer in Springfield, VA, to support mission-critical GEOINT capabilities. In this role, you will handle responsibilities from systems analysis to integration, ensuring systems are reliable and aligned with mission needs. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field, along with at least six years of experience in government or industry. An active TS/SCI clearance is required along with U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or a related field.
• Six plus (6+) years of relevant Systems Engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition Processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering tasks across requirements analysis to maintainability.
• Analyze and trace user and system requirements to architectural components.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their skills development.

Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Photogrammetry

Remote sensing

Software Development Frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Job description

We’re looking for a Mid‑Level Systems Engineer to play a key role in delivering mission‑critical GEOINT capabilities across the National System for Geospatial‑Intelligence (NSG), Allied System for Geospatial‑Intelligence (ASG), and other partner Federal Agencies. In this role, you’ll support the entire systems engineering lifecycle—from requirements analysis and architecture design to testing, integration, and sustainment. Your contributions will ensure GEOINT systems are reliable, resilient, and aligned with evolving mission needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering tasks across all phases:
  • Requirements analysis
  • Solution and service architecture
  • Scheduling and integration
  • Reliability and resiliency engineering
  • Testing, evaluation, and maintainability
• Analyze and trace user and system requirements to architecture and design components
• Review and recommend improvements to cloud services, workflows, and scheduling systems
• Design technical solutions based on emerging technologies and mission needs
• Mentor junior engineers and support skills development in systems engineering
• Translate mission and customer needs into capability requirements and solution designs
• Support system integration efforts and ensure seamless implementation
• Contribute to:
  • Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
  • Courses of Action (CoAs)
  • Trade studies and engineering assessments
  • Assist with strategic planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in:
  • Systems Engineering
  • or a related technical/scientific field such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems
  • or six plus (6+) years of relevant Systems Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in government or industry in one or more of the following areas:
  • DoD or Intelligence Community (IC) Acquisition Processes
  • Requirements development processes
  • PPBES (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution System)
  • Systems engineering of large, complex System of Systems (SoS) or Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA)/Cloud environments

Desired Qualifications

• Technical Knowledge & Skills:
  • Working knowledge of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including related tools, languages, and methodologies
  • Familiarity with Software Development Frameworks
  • Working knowledge of one or more of the following domains:
    • Photogrammetry
    • Remote sensing
    • Image science
    • Information sciences
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    • Geomatics
    • Related geospatial fields
  • INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification
  • Documented work experience in the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) field
  • Membership or active participation in professional organizations such as:
  • ACSM (American Congress on Surveying and Mapping)
  • ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)
  • ASPRS (American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing)
  • OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium)
  • SAREM (Society for American Remote Earth Monitoring)
  • USGIF (United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation)
  • Mission Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of the current NSG, ASG, and NRO enterprises

Location

• Springfield, VA
• This position is onsite and there is no remote availability

Clearance Requirement

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Applicant MUST hold a permanent U.S. citizenship for this position in accordance with government contract requirements.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.