Zachary Piper Solutions is excited to announce an opening for a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in GEOINT and geospatial data within a significant DoD/IC initiative. This dynamic program is centered around the modernization and enhancement of GEOINT systems, focusing on architecture, design, development, requirements analysis, data flow management, network design, and implementation strategies.

Location: Flexible, with a hybrid work model (both on-site in San Diego, CA, and remote)
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance Requirement: Must hold an active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional systems engineering support for large-scale systems, including significant system components and their interactions.
• Craft comprehensive system architecture and operations concept presentations, formulate detailed system requirements, and produce essential documentation.
• Drive the system development process by creating system engineering management plans, as well as system integration and testing strategies.
• Collaborate efficiently with software development, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance teams.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical field with a minimum of 8 years of applicable systems engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of recent experience specifically related to GEOINT and geospatial data.
• Deep understanding of NSG Standards, particularly concerning Electro-Optical (EO) and/or Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR) data.
• Proven ability to evaluate GEOINT data and ensure its compliance with NSG Standards.
• Experience in active participation within product development working groups (PDWG) to provide insights and refine technical specifications.
• Proficient in assessing and navigating potential system modifications.
• Over 5 years of experience in system architecture within enterprise software environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with reviewing NSG Standards such as ISO/IEC Joint BIIF Profile (JBP), STDI-0002, and BPJ2K01.20, along with NGA.STND.0044.
• Knowledgeable in evaluating sample data against NSG Standards.
• Proficient with GEOINT Vector data and cognizant of current and future use cases.
• Experience curating or managing GEOINT analyst workflows, particularly in ABI tradecraft.
• Solid understanding of the TCPED intelligence lifecycle.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $240,000 based on experience.
• An extensive benefits package encompassing medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401k plan, paid time off, federal holidays, and sick leave.

Application Timeline:
This opportunity opens on 07/07/2025, and applications will be accepted for a minimum of 30 days following the posting date. Join us in shaping the future of GEOINT systems and make a significant impact in a crucial field!