ANSER Corporation

Senior Systems Engineer

ANSER Corporation$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or similar; extensive experience may substitute for degree.
  • 12+ years of experience in government or industry programs involving systems engineering and integration.
  • Expertise in systems engineering lifecycle processes and cloud integration is essential.
  • Knowledge of NSG/ASG and NRO environments is crucial.
  • Experience in Intelligence Community or DoD programs/projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Guide the engineering team in performing systems engineering and integration tasks for various programs.
  • Support systems engineering across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
  • Lead planning related to requirements analysis, architecture development, and workflow optimization.
  • Analyze and improve existing systems to enhance performance and efficiency.
  • Translate mission requirements into technical solutions and system capabilities.
  • Conduct integration activities for large-scale systems and services.
  • Mentor and guide junior-level engineers and contractors in systems engineering.

Benefits

  • Cutting-edge work in national security operations related to geospatial intelligence.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with government and contractor teams on impactful GEOINT missions.
  • Support and mentorship opportunities for career growth in a specialized field.
  • Work within a dynamic and complex systems architecture environment.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support enterprise-level geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) systems engineering and integration efforts across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agency environments. You will guide engineering teams in requirements engineering, systems integration, cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions, and enterprise modernization initiatives supporting mission-critical national security operations. You will provide technical leadership in systems engineering lifecycle activities, integration planning, and strategic engineering assessments while supporting large-scale System of Systems and Service-Oriented Architecture environments.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Guide Mid-level and Junior-level engineers performing systems engineering, integration, reliability, resiliency, testing, maintainability, and analysis activities across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agency programs.
  • Support systems engineering and systems integration activities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises enterprise environments.
  • Guide planning efforts related to requirements analysis, traceability, architecture development, workflow optimization, and scheduling limitations.
  • Analyze and improve existing systems, services, and operational processes to enhance mission performance and efficiency.
  • Support the capture and translation of mission and customer requirements into technical solutions and system capabilities.
  • Support the allocation of requirements to systems architecture components and executing programs.
  • Conduct systems integration activities across large-scale System of Systems and Service-Oriented Architecture environments.
  • Lead or support Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs), Courses of Action (CoAs), Trade Studies, and Engineering Assessments.
  • Assist with strategic technical planning, project management, performance engineering, and risk management initiatives.
  • Support interface design, technical documentation, and engineering planning activities.
  • Oversee preparation of engineering plans and site installation technical design packages.
  • Provide technical guidance regarding cloud service capabilities, infrastructure dependencies, and enterprise integration requirements.
    Integrate systems, services, processes, and interfaces across organizational and agency boundaries.
  • Mentor and guide Mid-level and Junior-level contractor Systems Engineers and Systems Integrators.
  • Collaborate with Government and contractor teams supporting GEOINT mission operations and modernization initiatives.

Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Poly.
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM field. Equivalent additional experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
  • 12+ years of experience supporting government or industry programs involving systems engineering, systems integration, DoD/IC acquisition processes, requirements processes, PPBES, or large complex System of Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture environments.
  • Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering lifecycle processes.
    Experience integrating cloud, hybrid, and on-premises enterprise systems and infrastructures.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current NSG/ASG and NRO enterprise environments.
  • Previous NGA and/or NSG/ASG program or project experience.
  • Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program/project experience.
  • Experience supporting systems integration, enterprise engineering, and technical modernization initiatives.
  • Experience supporting engineering planning, systems documentation, and technical assessments.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM discipline.
  • Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages.
  • Working knowledge of Digital Engineering processes and tools.
  • Working knowledge of Software Development Frameworks.
  • INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Documented experience in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) environments.
  • Membership or leadership participation in professional organizations such as ACSM, ASCE, ASPRS, OGC, SAREM, or USGIF.
  • Demonstrated expertise in photogrammetry, remote sensing, image science, information sciences, geographic information systems (GIS), geomatics, or related disciplines.
  • Experience supporting enterprise modernization and systems integration initiatives within DoD or IC environments.

About ANSER Corporation

ANSER Corporation is a non-profit research and development organization that provides analytical and technical support to the U.S. government. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. ANSER's services include systems engineering, strategic planning, and program management. The company works with a variety of government agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Energy. ANSER is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and has a strong focus on research and development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including recognition for its contributions to national security.
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