Systems Engineer - Expert-Level

Mission Intelligence Group

United States

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

3 days ago
Be an early applicant

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Mission Intelligence Group seeks an Expert-Level Systems Engineer to lead GEOINT engineering across NSG, ASG, and partner agencies. You will guide requirements engineering, architecture analysis, and technology assessments while advising government stakeholders on modernization efforts and future capabilities.

You will oversee diverse engineering teams and drive mission-focused solutions that support national security objectives in complex, enterprise-scale environments.

Qualifications

  • 18+ years of relevant experience supporting Government or Industry programs.
  • Experience with DoD/IC Acquisition Process and Systems engineering within large, complex System-of-Systems environments.
  • Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of NSG/ASG and NGA/IC DoD/IC programs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead systems engineering efforts across NSG/ASG/federal environments.
  • Guide requirements engineering, systems integration, architecture analysis, and technology assessments.
  • Advise government stakeholders on modernization efforts and solution design enhancements.
  • Coordinate and oversee work of senior, mid, and junior engineers.
  • Conduct AoAs, CoAs, trade studies, and engineering assessments.

Skills

Requirements engineering
Systems integration
Architecture analysis
AoAs/CoAs/Trade Studies
Program and project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering/Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Operations Research/Engineering Management/Computer Science/Information Technology/Management Information Systems
Master's degree or higher in Systems Engineering/Engineering/Physics/Mathematics/Operations Research/Engineering Management/Computer Science/Information Technology/Management Information Systems

Tools

MBSE tools
Software Development Framework Certification
INCOSE ESEP Certification
Professional Engineer License

Job description

Systems Engineer (Expert-Level)
Lead Enterprise GEOINT Engineering Across the Intelligence Community

Mission Intelligence Group is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer (Expert-Level) to support the evolution of critical GEOINT capabilities across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and partner Federal Agencies. This role is ideal for a seasoned systems engineering professional who thrives in complex mission environments, enjoys solving enterprise-scale challenges, and is passionate about delivering reliable, mission-focused solutions that support national security objectives.

Your Role

As an Expert Systems Engineer, you will provide strategic engineering leadership across large, complex systems and programs spanning organizational and agency boundaries. You will guide requirements engineering, systems integration, architecture analysis, technology assessments, and mission-driven solution development while advising government stakeholders on modern engineering approaches and emerging technologies. Additionally, you will oversee engineering activities performed by senior, mid-level, and junior engineers to ensure successful mission outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead systems engineering efforts across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agency environments.
  • Support Government stakeholders in requirements engineering, solutions engineering, and systems integration activities.
  • Analyze, document, and maintain requirements traceability across architectures, systems, and mission capabilities.
  • Evaluate existing systems, workflows, cloud services, and scheduling constraints to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Advise Government customers on technology modernization efforts and solution design enhancements.
  • Translate mission objectives and customer needs into actionable system and capability requirements.
  • Support allocation of requirements to system architectures and execution programs.
  • Conduct and lead Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments.
  • Provide engineering support in risk management, performance engineering, interface design, and strategic technical planning.
  • Assist with project management activities and enterprise-level engineering initiatives.
  • Provide expert recommendations aligning organizational vision, strategy, requirements, and capability development.
  • Integrate engineering efforts across multiple major acquisition programs and organizational boundaries.
  • Coordinate and oversee the work of Senior-, Mid-, and Junior-Level Systems Engineers.
Required Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in:
    • Systems Engineering
    • Engineering
    • Physics
    • Mathematics
    • Operations Research
    • Engineering Management
    • Computer Science
    • Information Technology
    • Management Information Systems
    • Related STEM discipline
  • Equivalent experience may be substituted:
    • 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
    • 2 additional years of experience with a non-STEM degree
Experience
  • 18+ years of relevant experience supporting Government or Industry programs.
  • Experience with one or more of the following:
    • DoD/IC Acquisition Process
    • Requirements Process
    • PPBES Process
    • Systems engineering within large, complex System-of-Systems environments
    • Service-Oriented Architectures within cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures
  • Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments.
  • Previous experience supporting NGA and/or NSG/ASG programs.
  • Previous experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
Security Clearance
  • Active TS/SCI clearance adjudication or the ability to obtain SCI access and successfully pass a polygraph.
Desired Qualifications
Advanced Education
  • Master's degree or higher in:
    • Systems Engineering
    • Engineering
    • Physics
    • Mathematics
    • Operations Research
    • Engineering Management
    • Computer Science
    • Information Technology
    • Management Information Systems
    • Related STEM discipline
Professional Certifications
  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
  • Software Development Framework Certification.
  • INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) Certification.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Professional Affiliations

Membership or leadership participation in:

  • ACSM
  • ASCE
  • ASPRS
  • OGC
  • SAREM
  • USGIF
Technical Expertise
  • Extensive experience within the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) domain.
  • Experience engineering solutions utilizing:
    • Cloud-based technologies
    • Structured and unstructured Big Data environments
    • Automation technologies
    • Augmentation technologies
    • Artificial Intelligence technologies
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following:
    • Photogrammetry
    • Remote Sensing
    • Image Science
    • Information Sciences
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    • Geomatics
    • Related GEOINT disciplines
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
Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Systems Engineer - Senior Level
Systems Engineer - Senior Level

Mission Intelligence Group • United States

On-site
USD 140,000 - 190,000
Systems Engineer - Senior Level
Systems Engineer - Senior Level

Mission Intelligence Group • Springfield (VA)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k)
Life Insurance
+2
Systems Engineer - Expert Level
Systems Engineer - Expert Level

Mission Intelligence Group • Springfield (VA)

On-site
USD 150,000 - 190,000
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k)
Life Insurance
+2
Expert Level Systems Engineer
Expert Level Systems Engineer

Peraton • Chantilly (VA)

On-site
USD 180,000 - 240,000
Systems Engineer (Expert) #892
Systems Engineer (Expert) #892

Allen Integrated Solutions • Town of Springfield (WI)

On-site
USD 180,000 - 210,000
Senior Level Systems Engineer
Senior Level Systems Engineer

Peraton • Virginia (IL)

On-site
USD 130,000 - 170,000
Systems Engineer (Expert) t1 241
Systems Engineer (Expert) t1 241

Compatible Technology Solutions, Inc. • Chantilly (VA)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 150,000
Systems Engineer (Senior) t11 3
Systems Engineer (Senior) t11 3

Compatible Technology Solutions, Inc. • Springfield (VA), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 140,000 - 190,000
Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer - Expert-Level
Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer - Expert-Level

Mission Intelligence Group • United States

Hybrid
USD 150,000 - 210,000
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k)
Life Insurance
+2
Systems Engineer (Senior) t11 13
Systems Engineer (Senior) t11 13

Compatible Technology Solutions, Inc. • Springfield (VA), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 120,000 - 160,000