Senior Systems Engineer

Mission Intelligence Group is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support critical GEOINT missions across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agency environments. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across the systems engineering lifecycle, helping to deliver reliable, scalable, and mission-focused capabilities that enable timely and accurate intelligence operations. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, enterprise-level initiatives that directly support national security objectives.

Your Role

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as a trusted technical leader responsible for guiding engineering efforts across requirements analysis, solution development, systems integration, test and evaluation, and strategic planning. You will collaborate with government stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to translate mission needs into effective technical solutions while driving the integration of complex systems across organizational and agency boundaries. Your expertise will help ensure mission success in cloud, on-premises, and hybrid enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level systems engineers across all phases of the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Guide requirements engineering, solutions engineering, integration, testing, reliability, resiliency, and maintainability activities.
• Analyze and trace mission, user, system, and architectural requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
• Assist government customers in translating mission and operational needs into technical requirements and capabilities.
• Develop and evaluate solution designs based on emerging technologies and mission requirements.
• Perform systems integration activities across complex enterprise environments.
• Conduct Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments.
• Support strategic technical planning, project management, risk management, and performance engineering efforts.
• Evaluate cloud service capabilities, workflows, scheduling constraints, and system performance.
• Support requirements allocation to systems architecture components and operational programs.
• Integrate multiple systems, services, processes, and interfaces across major acquisition programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the DoD, Intelligence Community, and federal organizations to deliver mission-focused solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in:

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

  OR

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

• 12+ years of relevant experience supporting government or industry programs involving:

  • DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
  • Requirements Management Processes
  • PPBES Processes
  • Large-scale System of Systems environments
  • Service-Oriented Architectures
  • Cloud, hybrid, or on-premises infrastructures

• Demonstrated understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle.

• Knowledge of current 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.

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

Desired Qualifications

• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams supporting enterprise-scale GEOINT systems.
• Strong background in cloud-based architectures and modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting Major Systems Acquisition programs.
• Proven ability to engage with senior government stakeholders and mission partners.
• Experience developing technical strategies, roadmaps, and solution architectures.
• Familiarity with enterprise integration, interface management, and cross-domain system interoperability.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

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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

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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.