Systems Engineer - Senior Level

missionintel; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mission Intelligence Group seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead enterprise-scale systems engineering efforts across DoD/IC programs. You will guide requirements, solution development, integration, testing, and sustainment to deliver resilient GEOINT capabilities.

You will collaborate with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure traceable requirements, architect robust solutions, and influence strategic planning across NSG/ASG programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• DoD/IC acquisition processes and PPBES experience preferred.
• Experience in large, complex System of Systems environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering efforts across complex, enterprise-scale environments.
• Translate operational needs into scalable, mission-focused solutions.
• Guide requirements engineering, solution development, integration, testing, and sustainment activities.
• Analyze traceability between user requirements, architectures, and solutions.
• Manage AoAs, CoAs, and trade studies for program decisions.
• Oversee systems integration across major acquisition programs.

Skills

Requirements engineering

Systems engineering lifecycle

Leadership

DoD/IC acquisition processes

Traceability management

AoA/CoA analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience (4 years)

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

Systems Engineer (Senior-Level)

Mission Intelligence Group is seeking a Senior-Level Systems Engineer to help shape and deliver the next generation of GEOINT capabilities supporting the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and mission partners across the Intelligence Community. In this high-impact role, you will lead systems engineering efforts across complex, enterprise-scale environments, guiding the integration of people, processes, technologies, and mission requirements into effective operational solutions. If you are passionate about solving difficult technical challenges, influencing strategic decisions, and enabling mission success, we invite you to join our team.

Your Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as a trusted technical leader across the full systems engineering lifecycle, providing guidance in requirements engineering, solution development, systems integration, test and evaluation, and enterprise analysis. Working closely with government stakeholders, mission partners, and cross-functional engineering teams, you will translate complex operational needs into scalable, mission-focused solutions. Your expertise will help drive strategic planning, strengthen system interoperability, and ensure the successful delivery of resilient and reliable GEOINT capabilities supporting national security objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor mid-level and junior systems engineers across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Guide requirements engineering, solution development, integration, testing, evaluation, and sustainment activities.
• Analyze and maintain traceability between user requirements, architectures, and technical solutions.
• Assess cloud service capabilities, workflows, processes, and scheduling limitations to improve mission effectiveness.
• Develop solution designs based on mission requirements and emerging technologies.
• Translate mission and customer needs into system and capability requirements.
• Support requirements allocation across system architectures and executing programs.
• Perform and oversee systems integration activities.
• Conduct Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments.
• Support strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design efforts.
• Integrate multiple systems, services, processes, and interfaces across major acquisition programs and organizational boundaries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical or scientific field, including:

  • Engineering
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Operations Research
  • Engineering Management
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Management Information Systems
  • Related STEM disciplines

• Equivalent experience may be substituted:

  • 4 years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree, or
  • 2 years of additional relevant experience with a non-STEM degree

• 12+ years of experience supporting government or industry programs in one or more of the following areas:

  • DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
  • Requirements Development Processes
  • PPBES Processesl>
  • Systems engineering for large, complex System of Systems environments
  • Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA)
  • Cloud, on-premises, or hybrid infrastructures

• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle.

• TS/SCI clearance or the ability to obtain SCI eligibility and successfully complete a polygraph.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the NSG, ASG, and NRO enterprise environments.

• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program experience.

• Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical or scientific discipline.

• Working knowledge of:

  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages
  • Digital Engineering methodologies and tools
  • Software Development Frameworks

• INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification.

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

• Documented experience supporting Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) programs or missions.

• Membership or leadership participation in professional organizations such as:

  • ACSM
  • ASCE
  • ASPRS
  • OGC
  • SAREM
  • USGIF

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Photogrammetry
  • Remote Sensing
  • Image Science
  • Information Sciences
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Geomatics
  • Related geospatial 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