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
· Master’s 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
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Full Benefits Package
10 Days PTO
6 Sick leaves
11 Federal Holidays
401K
WHO ARE WE?
CEdge Inc is an innovative IT consulting firm, and a strategic business partner. We offer IT solutions to Federal and State government, as well as, Commercial Enterprises throughout the United States. Our main objective is to create an integrity-based culture that takes pride in working as a collaborative team that focuses on growth and is driven by the desire to provide purely ethical services for both our clients and teammates.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in a STEM field (Systems Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, IT, Operations Research, Engineering Management, MIS) or equivalent expert-level 18+ years' experience
- 18+ years' systems engineering experience supporting Government or industry (DoD/IC acquisition, requirements development, PPBES, large-scale System of Systems, cloud-based enterprise architectures)
- Strong understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle
- TS/SCI security clearance (adjudicated) or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph
- Position is fully onsite in Chantilly, VA
- Doctorate in related technical discipline
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
- Software development framework certification
- INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Active participation in professional organizations (USGIF, OGC, ASPRS)
- Extensive experience in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and related domains
- Experience designing solutions using cloud technologies, Big Data platforms, automation and AI/ML
- Expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, GIS, geomatics, or information science
What We Do
Founded in 2004, CEdge is Minority Owned, St. Louis business company with a dedicated team of enterprise solutions architects and experienced technology professionals. Our Management and advisory board has exceptional leaders with several years of experience in commercial and federal sector. CEdge is built to be more responsive and innovative than larger competitors, while offering a depth of talent, capabilities, and experience that smaller companies just can’t match. We work closely with our customers to explore all appropriate technology options to find the best solution. This unique approach to systems integration, combined with our use of agile methodologies and open-source technology, gives our talented and experienced consultants the insight and tools they need to take government IT solutions to a whole new level
