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Senior Systems Engineer

TRIAEM, LLC
Springfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2025

Job Title : Senior Systems Engineer (Advanced Capabilities Office)

Location :  Springfield, VA

Clearance : Active TS / SCI

Introduction :

The Advanced Capabilities Office (HDS) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence College (HDN), part of the Human Development Directorate (HD) at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support critical systems engineering activities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and enhancement of geospatial intelligence capabilities that are essential to national security. As part of the Human Development Directorate’s mission to build a skilled workforce, you will help shape the future of GEOINT training, operations, and technological advancements.

About the Human Development Directorate :

The Human Development Directorate (HD) focuses on recruiting, developing, and retaining highly skilled professionals in the geospatial intelligence community. The directorate provides world-class training and professional development to ensure the continued success of mission-critical activities across the National System for Geospatial Intelligence (NSG). The National Geospatial-Intelligence College (NGC) plays a key role in providing over 1,700 courses annually to more than 15,000 students worldwide, offering both classroom and web-based instruction.

Role Overview :

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead and guide a team of engineers to provide multidisciplinary support for mission capabilities and systems that advance the operational effectiveness of geospatial intelligence. You will be responsible for delivering technical solutions to enhance the architecture and integration of systems within the NGAs mission-critical programs, collaborating across federal agencies and international partners. This is a high-impact role supporting the geospatial intelligence community, where your work directly contributes to the success of national security operations.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead and Mentor : Provide guidance to Mid-level and Junior-level engineers across the entire systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements gathering to system integration and testing.
  • Systems Engineering Expertise : Oversee the design, integration, and testing of GEOINT systems, focusing on optimizing capabilities for the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and federal partners.
  • Requirements Engineering : Work with the Government to define, capture, decompose, and allocate mission and customer requirements into actionable systems-level capabilities. Develop Statements of Capabilities (SOCs), Capabilities Description Documents (CDDs), and other documentation to ensure comprehensive requirements development.
  • Integration and Evaluation : Perform cross-organization integration to ensure seamless interoperability of discrete programs and projects, contributing to the unified delivery of GEOINT mission capabilities.
  • Analysis and Reporting : Conduct technical assessments such as Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Course of Actions (CoAs), and Engineering Assessments to inform decision-making and enhance mission capabilities.
  • System Development and Optimization : Guide efforts in developing solutions, automating processes, enhancing system reliability, and analyzing service delivery. Review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
  • Collaboration Across Teams : Work with NGA’s Segment Engineering and other contractors to ensure system requirements traceability and integration, ensuring all solutions align with enterprise-level objectives.
  • Strategic Guidance : Assist in strategic planning, project management, performance engineering, risk management, and technical decision-making for major systems acquisitions.

Required Qualifications :

  • Education : Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related technical field and 12 plus years experience.
  • Experience :
  • Senior-level experience in systems engineering within DoD / IC environments.
  • Deep understanding of systems engineering processes including requirements analysis, solution design, integration, testing, and deployment in large, complex System of Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture / Cloud environments.
  • Proven experience leading cross-functional teams through the entire systems engineering lifecycle.
  • Have 12 plus years of experience
  • Skills :
  • Strong knowledge of systems integration, software and hardware solutions, and mission capabilities.
  • Expertise in analyzing and developing solutions for system architecture and technical requirements.
  • Familiarity with the DoD / IC Acquisition Process and the PPBES (Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution) process.
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • Education : Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related technical field.
  • Certifications :
  • INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification.
  • Professional engineer licensure.
  • Experience :
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes.
  • Knowledge of software development frameworks and methodologies.
  • Direct experience with geospatial intelligence technologies and systems.
  • Professional Engagement : Membership or leadership involvement in professional organizations such as ACSM, ASCE, ASPRS, OGC, SAREM, and USGIF.
  • Domain Expertise : Familiarity with photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, GIS, geomatics, and other geospatial intelligence disciplines.
  • Why Join Us?

  • Impactful Work : Contribute to the NGA's mission of providing timely, accurate, and actionable geospatial intelligence for national security.
  • Professional Development : Benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and growth, with opportunities to develop advanced technical expertise.
  • Dynamic Work Environment : Be part of a team dedicated to innovation in the geospatial intelligence space, working with cutting-edge technologies and solutions that make a difference worldwide.
  • Comprehensive Benefits : TRIAEM offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, and professional development programs.
  • If you're a highly skilled systems engineer with a passion for geospatial intelligence and are ready to take on challenging, mission-critical tasks, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of national security and geospatial intelligence.

    Application Instructions : Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We are looking forward to reviewing your application.

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