Expert Systems Engineer TO 12417
Job Summary
We are seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to provide high-level technical leadership in support of complex geospatial intelligence systems across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG) and other federal partners.
This individual will support the Government in applying a multi-disciplinary systems engineering approach to requirements development solution design integration testing resiliency and lifecycle management for enterprise-scale mission systems.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Government in systems engineering efforts across large-scale GEOINT mission environments
Translate mission needs into technical requirements and system capabilities
Evaluate and improve system architectures workflows and cloud-based services
Provide technical recommendations on solution designs and emerging technologies
Perform requirements analysis traceability and allocation to architecture components
Support systems integration verification validation and performance engineering activities
Lead or support:
o Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
o Course of Action (COA) development
o Trade studies
o Engineering assessments
Contribute to strategic planning risk management interface design and project execution
Provide expert guidance on aligning mission vision strategy and technical capabilities
Coordinate engineering efforts across organizational and agency boundaries
Mentor and oversee junior and senior systems engineering staff
Apply knowledge of the current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments
The ideal candidate is a senior technical leader who can bridge mission needs and engineering execution while driving innovation across highly complex intelligence systems.
Location: This position is fully onsite in Chantilly VA
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in:
o Systems Engineering
o Engineering
o Physics
o Mathematics
o Computer Science
o Information Technology
o Operations Research
o Engineering Management
o Management Information Systems
o or another related STEM field
Equivalent expert-level 18 years of systems engineering experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements
18 years experience supporting Government or industry in one or more of the following:
o DoD/IC Acquisition Processes
o Requirements development
o PPBES
o Large-scale System of Systems environments
o Cloud-based enterprise architectures
Strong understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle
TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a poly
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate in a related technical discipline
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
Software Development Framework certification
International Council on Systems Engineering Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Active participation in professional organizations such as:
o United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation
o Open Geospatial Consortium
o American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Extensive experience in geospatial intelligence
Experience designing solutions using:
o Cloud technologies (SaaS PaaS IaaS)
o Big Data platforms
o Automation and AI/ML technologies
Expertise in one or more of the following:
o Photogrammetry
o Remote sensing
o Image science
o Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
o Geomatics
o Information science
Benefits
Required Skills:
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Required Education:
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