Systems Engineer (ExpertLevel)Mission Intelligence Group is seeking an ExpertLevel Systems Engineer to provide senior technical leadership across complex GEOINT systemsofsystems. This role supports missioncritical capabilities spanning the National System of GeospatialIntelligence (NSG), Allied System of GeospatialIntelligence (ASG), and Federal partners, ensuring delivery of resilient, scalable, and missionaligned solutions.
Your RoleAs an ExpertLevel Systems Engineer, you will operate at the enterprise and multiacquisition level, guiding engineering teams through the full systems lifecycle. You will advise government stakeholders, shape technical strategy, and ensure requirements, architecture, and solutions align to mission objectives and evolving technologies.
Key Responsibilities- Assist the Government in directing requirements engineering, solutions engineering, integration, test & evaluation, sustainment, and analysis across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agencies
- Lead planning and requirements and architecture traceability to improve, modernize, or automate existing systems
- Advise on solution design changes based on requirements analysis and emerging technologies
- Translate mission and customer needs into system and capability requirements and solutions
- Support the allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and operational programs
- Perform and oversee systems integration activities across complex enterprise environments
- Lead and support Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), trade studies, and engineering assessments
- Provide strategic input on technical planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design
- Deliver expert guidance linking vision, strategy, requirements, and capability development
- Operate across multiple Major Systems Acquisitions spanning organizational, agency, and national boundaries
- Oversee and coordinate the work of Senior, Mid, and Juniorlevel Systems Engineers
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field, or equivalent experience:
- 4 additional years of experience with no degree, or
- 2 additional years with a nonSTEM degree
- 18+ years of experience supporting government or industry programs in:
- DoD / IC Acquisition, Requirements, or PPBES processes
- Systems engineering of largescale SystemofSystems or SOA environments across cloud, onpremise, or hybrid infrastructures
- Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and enterprise architectures
- Demonstrated knowledge of NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments
- Prior NGA and/or NSG/ASG program or project experience
- Prior IC or DoD program or project experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance, with ability to obtain SCI and successfully pass a polygraph
Desired Qualifications- Master's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or a related STEM field
- Working knowledge of ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages
- Software Development Framework certification
- INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Membership or leadership participation in professional organizations, such as:
- ACSM
- ASCE
- ASPRS
- OGC
- SAREM
- USGIF
- Extensive experience supporting geospatial intelligence mission environments
- Experience engineering solutions using:
- Cloudbased technologies
- Structured and unstructured Big Data
- Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence technologies
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Photogrammetry
- Remote sensing
- Image science
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Geomatics or related fields
Why Mission Intelligence GroupAt 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 TeamIf you are motivated by supporting GEOINT analysts, improving mission systems, and delivering reliable capabilities to the operational community, we invite you to apply.