We use essential cookies

Please Accept our Privacy Policy

Expert Level Systems Engineer

Shine Systems

Washington, DC 20001 • 10/30/2026

Job Description

Job Description

OverallAssignmentDescription:

Expert-level Systems Engineers assist in leading engineering teams in taking a multi-discipline approach to requirements engineering, solutions engineering, scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainability and analysis across the NationalSystemofGeospatial-intelligence(NSG),AlliedSystemofGeospatial-intelligence(ASG) and Federal Agencies to ensure timely and accurate GEOINT.

Dutiesmayinclude:

  • AssiststheGovernmentindirectingrequirementsengineering,solutionsengineering,scheduling, reliability, resiliency, services development, integration, test and evaluation, maintainabilityand analysis across the National System of Geospatial-intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-intelligence (ASG) and Federal Agencies.
  • Assistswiththeplanning,analysis/traceabilityofuserrequirements,architecturestraceability, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review cloud service capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.
  • AdvisestheGovernmentonproposedchangestothesolutionsdesignsbasedonanalysisof requirements and new technology.
  • AssiststheGovernmentinthecaptureandtranslationofmissionandcustomer requirements/needs into systems/capability requirements and solutions.
  • Supportstheanalysesandallocationofrequirementstosystemsarchitecturecomponentsand executing programs.
  • AssiststheGovernmentinperformingsystemsintegration activities.
  • AssistinleadingAnalysisofAlternatives(AoAs),CourseofActions(CoAs),TradeStudies,and Engineering Assessments.
  • AssiststheGovernmentinstrategictechnicalplanning,projectmanagement,performance engineering, risk management and interface design.
  • ProvidesexpertadvicetotheGovernmentintheareasofrelatingvision,strategy,plans,needs, requirements, and process and capability developments.
  • OperatesatthelevelofintegratingmultipleMajorSystemsAcquisitionsacrossorganizational, agency, department, and governmental/national boundaries.
  • OverseesandcoordinatestheworkofSenior-,Mid-,andJunior-levelcontractorSystems Engineers.

SkillsandExperience:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or in a related technical or scientific fields such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, ComputerScience,InformationTechnology,ManagementInformationSystems,orrelatedSTEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
  • 18+ years of experience working in government or industry in relevant work areas including:DoD/ICAcquisitionProcess,RequirementsProcess,PPBESProcessorsystemsengineeringof large complex System of Systems or Service Oriented Architecture environments residing in cloud, on premise, or hybrid infrastructures.
  • Experiencewith andstrongunderstandingof systemsengineeringlifecycle.
  • DemonstratedknowledgeofthecurrentNSG/ASGandNROenterprises.
  • PreviousNGAand/orNSG/ASGprogram/projectwork experience.
  • PreviousICorDoDprogram/projectwork experience.
  • TS/SCI clearance adjudication or ability to obtain SCI and pass a polygraph.

Desired:

  • Master'sdegreeorhigherinSystemsEngineeringorinarelatedtechnicalorscientificfieldssuch as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering Management, ComputerScience,InformationTechnology,ManagementInformationSystems,orrelatedSTEM degree program.
  • WorkingknowledgeofModel-BasedSystemsEngineering,processes, toolsandlanguages.
  • SoftwareDevelopmentFrameworkcertification.
  • INCOSEExpertSystemsengineeringProfessional(ESEP) certification.
  • Licensureasaprofessional engineer.
  • Membershipor leadershipparticipationinanyofthefollowingprofessionalorganizations:
  • ACSM
  • ASCE
  • ASPRS
  • OGC
  • SAREM
  • USGIF
  • Extensiveworkexperienceinthefield ofgeospatial intelligence.
  • Experienceengineeringsolutions usingCloud-basedtechnologies.
  • Experienceengineeringsolutionsusingstructured andunstructured BigData.
  • ExperienceengineeringsolutionsusingAutomation,AugmentationandArtificialIntelligence technologies.
  • Demonstratedexpertiseinphotogrammetry,remotesensing,imagescience,informationsciences, geographic information systems, geomatics, or related fields.

SHINE Systems is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.