Systems Engineer - Expert Level

Mission Intelligence Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mission Intelligence Group in Chantilly is seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to lead technical efforts in complex geospatial intelligence systems. The successful candidate will guide engineering teams through the entire systems lifecycle, translating mission needs into technical capabilities.

This senior role demands a Master's degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 18 years in relevant fields. The position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required; extensive experience may substitute.
• 18+ years in government or industry programs.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert systems engineering leadership across GEOINT environments.
• Translate mission needs into technical requirements.
• Mentor junior and senior engineering staff.

Skills

Expert Systems Engineering

Requirements Development

Team Leadership

Cloud Technologies

Geospatial Intelligence

Education

Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM discipline

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering tools

Cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)

Job description

Systems Engineer (Expert‑Level)

Mission Intelligence Group is seeking a highly experienced Expert Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex GEOINT enterprise systems. This role supports mission‑critical capabilities spanning the National System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (ASG), and Federal partners, ensuring delivery of resilient, scalable, and mission‑aligned solutions.

Your Role

As an Expert Systems Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical leader, guiding multi‑disciplinary engineering efforts across the full systems lifecycle. You will bridge mission needs and engineering execution, shaping enterprise architectures and driving innovation across complex intelligence systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert systems engineering leadership across large‑scale GEOINT mission environments
• Translate mission and operational needs into technical requirements and system capabilities
• Evaluate and enhance system architectures, workflows, and cloud‑based services
• Provide technical recommendations on solution designs and emerging technologies
• Perform requirements analysis, traceability, and allocation to architecture components
• Support systems integration, verification, validation, and performance engineering activities
• Lead and support:
  • Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
  • Course of Action (COA) development
  • Trade studies
  • Engineering assessments
• Contribute to strategic planning, risk management, interface design, and program execution
• Align mission vision, strategy, and technical capabilities across enterprise systems
• Coordinate engineering activities across organizational and agency boundaries
• Mentor and guide junior and senior systems engineering staff
• Apply expertise across NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related STEM discipline, including:
  • Engineering
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Operations Research
  • Engineering Management
  • Management Information Systems
• 18+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements
• 18+ years of experience supporting government or industry programs in:
  • DoD / IC Acquisition Processes
  • Requirements development
  • PPBES
  • Large‑scale System‑of‑Systems environments
  • Cloud‑based enterprise architectures
• Strong understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle
• Active TS/SCI clearance, with ability to obtain SCI and successfully pass a polygraph

Desired Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related technical discipline
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
• Software Development Framework certification
• INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Active participation in professional organizations, such as:
  • United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF)
  • Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)
  • American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS)
• Extensive experience in geospatial intelligence mission environments
• Experience designing solutions using:
  • Cloud technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
  • Big Data platforms
  • Automation and AI/ML technologies
• Expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Photogrammetry
  • Remote sensing
  • Image science
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Geomatics
  • Information science

Why Mission Intelligence Group

At Mission Intelligence Group, engineers are trusted to focus on mission outcomes, not bureaucracy. You will work alongside experienced GEOINT professionals who value clear communication, disciplined engineering, and systems that work as intended in operational environments.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k)
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off

Join Our Team

If you are motivated by supporting GEOINT analysts, improving mission systems, and delivering reliable capabilities to the operational community, we invite you to apply.