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The National Systems Group (NSG) serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence, including electronics programs, advanced technologies, ground and communications, imagery programs, and systems engineering and launch.
NSG is seeking a GEOINT Systems Engineer/Senior GEOINT Systems Engineer to help modernize the way NGA acquires ground systems. The ideal candidate possesses a breadth of knowledge in sensor integration and can work with stakeholders to extract the information needed to ensure ground system programs are able to provide clear direction to system builders.
This position requires 100% on site work in Chantilly, VA
What You'll Be DoingAdvise customer on sensor integration program throughout its acquisition lifecycle.Collaborate with external stakeholders that inform sensor integration efforts.Become familiar with Aerospace's technical capabilities and apply them to customer needs.Participate in backplane meetings to improve coordination amongst interrelated customers.Requires travel to customer facility in Springfield, Virginia, and other locations.Occasional domestic travel to meetings and workshops.What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements for the GEOINT Systems EngineerBachelor's degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or related technical disciplineMinimum of 8 years in roles of increasing responsibility.Experience in systems engineering and integration testing and network architectures.Expertise in the application of space-based intelligence systems in support of strategic intelligence and combat operations.This position requires the ability to have and maintain a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph which is issued by the US Government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.In addition to the above, the Senior GEOINT Systems Engineer requires:Minimum of 12 years in roles of increasing responsibility.Recent Experience with one or more NGA organizations involved in sensor integration.Ability to lead mixed government, SETA, and FFRDC teams in technical, architecture, strategy, and systems engineering projects and tasks.How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:Advanced degree in a relevant field and certification as a Systems Engineering Professional.Experience in geospatial-intelligence collection systems, operations, and intelligence analysis using traditional and newer paradigms (e.g. Activity Based Intelligence).Working knowledge of photogrammetry.Experience with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and Test and Integration.Familiarity with program management, DOD budget programming, requirements, and acquisition processes.Prior experience working for or with an FFRDC.Ways We Reward Our Employees
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Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:Comprehensive health care and wellness plansPaid holidays, sick time, and vacationStandard and alternate work schedules, including telework options401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hireFlexible spending accountsVariable pay program for exceptional contributionsRelocation assistanceProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your careerEducation assistance programsAn inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respectWe are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
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