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Principal Systems Engineer – GEOINT Enterprise
Mission Intelligence Group is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to provide expert leadership across enterprise‑scale GEOINT programs. This position supports the design, integration, and evolution of complex systems‑of‑systems across the National System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (ASG), and Federal mission partners.
Your Role
In this senior engineering role, you will lead cross‑disciplinary teams through the full systems engineering lifecycle while advising government stakeholders at the strategic level. You will ensure mission requirements are translated into resilient, high‑performing architectures and integrated solutions that enable timely and accurate GEOINT.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance to the Government across requirements engineering, solution design, integration, testing, sustainment, and analysis
- Lead enterprise‑level systems engineering activities spanning multiple programs and major acquisitions
- Direct requirements planning, traceability, and architecture alignment to improve or modernize existing systems
- Translate mission and customer needs into capability, system, and architecture requirements
- Advise on design and technology trade‑offs based on requirements analysis and emerging capabilities
- Support and lead AoAs, CoAs, trade studies, and engineering assessments
- Perform and oversee systems integration activities across cloud, on‑premise, and hybrid environments
- Provide strategic input on technical planning, performance engineering, risk management, and interface design
- Deliver senior‑level advisory support connecting vision, strategy, processes, and capability development
- Oversee and coordinate Senior‑, Mid‑, and Junior‑level Systems Engineers
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or a related STEM discipline, or:
- 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree, or
- 2 additional years with a non‑STEM degree
- 18 years of experience supporting government or industry programs, including:
- DoD / IC Acquisition, Requirements, or PPBES processes
- Systems engineering of large‑scale System‑of‑Systems or SOA environments in cloud, on‑premise, or hybrid infrastructures
- Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and enterprise architectures
- Demonstrated knowledge of NSG/ASG and NRO enterprises
- Prior NGA and/or NSG/ASG program or project experience
- Prior IC or DoD program/project experience
- Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, or related fields
- 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 Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages
- Experience with a Software Development Framework
- 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 in geospatial intelligence mission environments
- Experience engineering solutions using:
- Cloud‑based technologies
- Structured and unstructured Big Data
- Automation, Augmentation, and Artificial Intelligence
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.