Systems Engineer Senior (GeoInt) - (TS/SCI)

North Point Technology is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to own, harden, and scale enterprise GEOINT capabilities for NGA’s Chinook modernization. You’ll drive end-to-end systems engineering, guide architecture and standards across the enterprise, and ship secure, cloud-ready solutions that accelerate analysts and mission partners worldwide.

Locations: Gaithersburg, MD (primary); Alexandria, VA; Chantilly, VA; Aurora, CO; St. Louis, MO; Tucson, AZ
Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility; able to obtain Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical lead and advisor on enterprise SE strategy, architectures, and processes.

• Develop/manage system requirements, design docs, ICDs, and verification strategies.

• Lead technical working groups, reviews, and decision boards with Customer, partners, and contractors.

• Perform architectural assessments and trade studies for performance, risk, and compliance.

• Integrate emerging tech (cloud services, data analytics) into operational GEOINT workflows.

• Oversee adoption of MBSE practices and toolchains (e.g., Cameo).

• Mentor mid- and junior engineers; enforce best practices and standards across delivery.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship (per contract).

• Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8–12 years’ experience; or Master’s with 6–10 years.

• Deep knowledge of SE principles, tools, and techniques across the full lifecycle.

• Proven success on large, complex government/defense programs (IC/DoD preferred).

• Familiarity with the Customer’s mission, architecture, and data systems.

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving technical execution.

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• INCOSE ESEP/CSEP, CISSP, Security+, or similar credentials.

• Hands-on experience in Agile/SAFe/DevSecOps environments.

• Experience on the Customer’s programs.

• Proficiency with MBSE (Cameo), DoDAF/UAF, and SysML.

• Familiarity with AWS, C2S, or similar government cloud platforms.