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Principal Systems Engineer (TechSIGINT)

Themis Insight
Aurora, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/6/2026

Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case.

We are hiring a Principal Systems Engineer (TechSIGINT) to work in Aurora, CO. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

Description:

As a Senior TechSIGINT Systems Engineer on our team you will provide enterprise-focused engineering support to the Weapons and Space Modernization Systems Engineering team. You will support the implementation and execution of requirements that have been gathered and developed from different stakeholders to support the integration of capabilities and review processes such as policy compliance and governance. You will determine, document and track operational and technical interfaces and dependencies; develop and advise on Analysis of Alternatives; and aid in assessing the impacts of systems integration risk assessments and operational requirements. You will also apply systems engineering principles to TechSIGINT development and operational efforts including ELINT Modernization, Foreign Instrumentation Signals Modernization and other similar programs. This role entails supporting a DoD customer and communicating with other program personnel, customers, and senior executives.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or other related discipline plus at least 20 years of systems engineering experience. A Master’s degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 24 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable.
  • Extensive experience with systems engineering processes that support planning, scheduling and managing several simultaneous efforts in a wide range of technologies, but with special emphasis on TSMOD, ELINT and FISINT.
  • Experience with NRO processes.
  • Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

  • Well-grounded in system engineering and architecture.
  • Experience in collaborating with peer organizations to overcome barriers to success and create shared solutions.
  • Intelligence Community (IC) experience

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource — your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.

  • Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
  • 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
  • Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
  • Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

Themis Insight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Themis Insight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $20 - $24

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