Systems Engineer (Senior-Level) with Security Clearance

TRIAEM LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIAEM LLC seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to lead cross‑functional teams in planning, design, integration, and evolution of enterprise GEOINT systems for NGA programs.

You will mentor engineers, drive requirements and risk management, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and coordinate with government stakeholders to deliver mission‑critical capabilities from NSG/ASG partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related STEM field; related engineering disciplines acceptable.
• 12+ years of experience supporting government or industry programs (DoD/IC, PPBES, SE in large systems)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
• Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle and NSG/ASG/NRO environments
• Experience with enterprise cloud, hybrid, or on-prem infrastructures
• Experience leading engineers and coordinating cross‑agency activities

Responsibilities

• Guide technical teams in planning, design, integration, and evolution of GEOINT systems.
• Mentor mid‑level and junior engineers across SE activities.
• Translate customer requirements into technical capabilities and system solutions.
• Perform requirements analysis, traceability, and allocation across architectures.
• Support cloud service evaluations, workflow analysis, and scheduling optimization.
• Develop solution designs based on mission needs and emerging tech.
• Coordinate system integration across multiple organizations and agencies.
• Lead or support AoAs, CoAs, and engineering assessments.
• Advise government stakeholders on strategic technical planning and risk management
• Operate in complex Major Systems Acquisition environments.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Systems engineering

Requirements engineering

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related STEM field

4 additional years with no degree

2 additional years with a non-STEM degree

Tools

DoD/IC tooling

Job description

Providing exceptional solutions for our customers requires proven experience and positive results. At TRIAEM, we care and invest in our people to ensure they are prepared to deliver superior services across a wide array of mission challenges. We specialize in systems engineering & architecture, scientific & technological analysis, data management, and cyber security solutions. With over ten years of experience supporting the US Government and International Partners, we know what it takes to ask the right questions, capture the right information, and deliver timely, accurate solutions. Caring and investing in our people means an environment where you can learn and grow while continuously being challenged. We offer industry-leading benefits and paid time off that allow you to focus on supporting our customers while maintaining the important work/life balance. If you are looking for a company that values you as an individual and welcomes your ideas, contributions, and experience, TRIAEM is the place for you!

Job Description TRIAEM is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Senior Systems Engineer to support a high-visibility program within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) environment. This is a strategic engineering role supporting some of the Intelligence Community’s most critical GEOINT systems and modernization initiatives across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agency partners. We are looking for senior engineers who can lead across complex enterprise environments, mentor technical teams, and help shape mission solutions that directly impact national security operations. If you have deep systems engineering experience within the IC or DoD space and enjoy solving enterprise-level integration and architecture challenges, TRIAEM wants to hear from you.

Location: Springfield or Chantilly, VA

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI (Polygraph eligibility required)

What You’ll Do As a Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will guide technical teams and support government leadership in the planning, design, integration, and evolution of enterprise GEOINT systems and capabilities.

• Leading and mentoring Mid-Level and Junior Systems Engineers across systems engineering and integration activities
• Guiding requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, resiliency, reliability, integration, testing, maintainability, and system analysis efforts
• Supporting mission and customer requirement translation into technical capabilities and system solutions
• Performing requirements analysis, traceability, and allocation across architectures and programs
• Supporting cloud service evaluations, workflow analysis, and scheduling optimization
• Developing solution designs and engineering approaches based on mission needs and emerging technologies
• Conducting systems integration activities across multiple organizations, systems, and agencies
• Leading or supporting Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments
• Assisting government stakeholders with strategic technical planning, project management support, risk management, interface design, and performance engineering
• Operating across complex Major Systems Acquisition environments involving multiple systems, services, interfaces, and mission partners

What We’re Looking For

TRIAEM is seeking senior technical leaders who can operate independently, communicate effectively with government stakeholders, and drive engineering efforts across highly integrated enterprise environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related technical/scientific discipline including:
  • Engineering
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Operations Research
  • Engineering Management
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Management Information Systems
  • Related STEM field
• Additional experience may substitute for education:
  • 4 additional years with no degree
  • 2 additional years with a non-STEM degree
• 12+ years of experience supporting government or industry programs in areas such as:
  • DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
  • Requirements Engineering
  • PPBES Processes
  • Systems Engineering within large, complex System of Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture environments
  • Cloud, hybrid, or on-premise enterprise infrastructures
• Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle
• Demonstrated knowledge of current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments
• Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program experience
• Previous Intelligence Community or DoD program experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Why TRIAEM

TRIAEM is a growing, mission-focused company supporting critical national security programs through engineering excellence, agile execution, and trusted customer partnerships. Our teams work directly on impactful initiatives that modernize and strengthen GEOINT capabilities across the Intelligence Community. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and technically respected team where your experience, leadership, and mission insight will directly influence enterprise-level decisions and operational outcomes. TRIAEM is actively building for upcoming mission needs and looking to identify strong candidates quickly.

TRIAEM LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, sexual orientation/gender identity, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, or genetic information. Applicants may be subject to a background investigation based on job requirements. TRIAEM Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind; we are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at TRIAEM are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. TRIAEM will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.