Systems Engineer

Rgi; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

401k with matching

Vacation time

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development training

Free beverages and snacks

Weekly catered lunches

Job summary

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) seeks an experienced Agile leader to drive geospatial software delivery for defense and intelligence programs. You will align customer needs with mission objectives, shape the program roadmap, and guide cross-functional teams across Java, Python, and GIS stacks.

You will manage epics, stories, and tasks, ensure security and DevSecOps practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions leveraging AWS, ArcGIS, and OpenGeo technologies.

Qualifications

• Requires BS degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years; OR 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph post hire.
• Experience with web services protocols (SOAP/REST/OGC), NiFi, Tomcat, Python, ML; 3+ years with modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with ML models (CNN, NLP, CV, object detection, parsing).
• AWS and Ground Truth familiarity; Agile software delivery experience.
• Experience in integrating COTS/GOTS/FOSS into baselines; GIS apps and database services (PostGIS, PostgreSQL, Oracle Spatial).
• Proficiency in Java, PHP, JBOSS, Tomcat, Linux/Windows, ArcGIS APIs; DevSecOps practices; GitLab CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Drive product delivery by aligning customer needs, mission objectives, and product requirements.
• Develop and maintain the team roadmap; support delivery on commitments.
• Plan and prioritize epics, features, stories, and bugs by business value.
• Write clear, technically detailed tasks reflecting customer priorities.
• Define and track progress of epics, stories, tasks, and bugs.
• Collaborate with product owners, scrum masters, leadership, customers, and development teams.
• Lead and support Agile ceremonies (daily scrums, retrospectives, PI planning).

Skills

Java

Python

ML concepts

AWS

OpenLayers/ArcGIS

REST/SOAP/OGC

JavaScript frameworks

CI/CD

Security clearance

Education

BS degree in a technical field

Masters degree (optional)

4 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Tomcat

Linux

PostgreSQL/OpenGeo/ArcGIS Server

Job description

Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) is a leading expert in geospatial solutions for Defense, Intelligence, and Federal clients. We enhance situational awareness for soldiers and analysts by integrating software development with geospatial intelligence. Our projects range from data collection to advanced deep learning, leveraging tools like Python, Java, and ArcGIS.

We don't just fill roles we build teams of high performers and leaders who make an immediate impact. At our core, we're driven by innovation and powered by people who work at the intersection of passion and performance. Here, you'll collaborate with bold thinkers, leverage cutting edge technology, and tackle meaningful challenges from day one.

Our culture is defined and anchored by three pillars:
Energy: We bring passion, purpose, and urgency to our work.
Edge: We take initiative, embrace growth, and step outside our comfort zone.
Execution: We get things done smartly, decisively, and with real results.

If you're the kind of person who leads with initiative, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and is eager to create real impact, we want you on our team.

Clearance

Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph.

US Citizenship Required.

*This job posting is for a potential upcoming opening, and we encourage interested candidates to apply for future consideration.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Drive product delivery by aligning customer needs, mission objectives, and product requirements.
• Develop and maintain the team roadmap; provide support to ensure delivery on commitments.
• Plan and prioritize epics, features, stories, and bugs in alignment with business value.
• Write clear, technically detailed tasks that reflect customer priorities.
• Define, document, and track progress of epics, stories, tasks, and bugs through completion.
• Collaborate with product owners, scrum masters, program leadership, customers, and development teams to ensure alignment.
• Lead and support Agile ceremonies, including daily scrums, retrospectives, and program increment (PI) planning.
• Requires BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; OR 4 years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph post hire.
• Thorough understanding of the following interfaces and formats: standard web services protocols (e.g., SOAP, REST, and OGC), NiFi, Tomcat, Python and ML. A minimum 3 years of experience with modern JavaScript development framework.
• Experience working with different ML models, such as Convolutional neural network, Natural language, Computer vision, object detection and classification, text parsing algorithms.
• Demonstrated understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ground Truth.
• Experience with delivery of a software maintenance solution using Agile software delivery techniques.
• Experience in integrating software, COTs, GOTS, FOSS, and capabilities into a baseline and making them an operational whole.
• Experience with proprietary and open source GIS applications and database services such as OpenGeo, ArcGIS Server, PostGIS and PostgreSQL, Oracle Spatial.
• Thorough understanding of the following program languages and systems (at a minimum): JAVA, PHP, JBOSS, Tomcat, Linux, Windows, Arcpy.
• Thorough understanding of integrating systems, databases of varying architecture.
• Experience with integrating security components with applications and databases.
• OpenLayers/Google Maps/ArcGIS APIs
• Familiarity with Configuration Management and Request for Change process for review and assessment.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification or equivalent.
• Understanding of AWS/Cloud technologies.
• Proven experience managing multiple baselines across multiple environments.
• Experience with collaboration tools including Jira/Confluence and Rocketchat.
• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies.
• Experience with DevSecOps best practices and technology including Gitlab CI/CD.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Cloud Formation, Chef, Ansible.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with matching
• Escalating vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursementProfessional development training
• Free beverages and snacks
• Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays

Who we are

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) is a fast‑paced small business that has the environment and culture of a start‑up, with the stability and benefits of a well‑established firm. We solve complex problems within geospatial software development and national defense to make an Immediate Impact for our nation’s soldiers and analysts.

We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun. We provide truly excellent benefits, including:

Grow to be our next leader

At RGi, fostering a strong and organic corporate culture is paramount and serves as a compass on the decisions we make and how we operate the company. We believe our culture of camaraderie, innovation, and collaboration reflects the caliber of our employees and their dedication to the mission of providing quality software to our customers. As such, we want our employees to feel empowered to seek growth and leadership opportunities within the company and position us to maintain our culture as we grow. RGi provides opportunities, resources, training, and mentorship to all our employees to let them take control of their careers and become a leader or a crucial member of our company. If this is what you are looking for in a company, then you are what we are looking for in an employee.

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.