Systems Engineer - Senior-Level

About this role

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.

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.