Systems Software Engineer

Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi)

$100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in systems engineering, particularly with GIS applications.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access.
  • Proficiency in software development languages including Python, C#, C++, HTML, and JavaScript.
  • Demonstrated experience in DevOps/DevSecOps workflows and AGILE methodologies.
  • Strong knowledge of security best practices in GIS development.
  • Capability to manage collaboration tools such as GitHub or GitLab effectively.
  • Solid understanding of OGC standards and GIS platforms, including ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy enterprise GIS applications.
  • Develop software using a variety of programming languages like Python and C++.
  • Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for software and processes.
  • Prepare and convert geospatial data for system integration.
  • Ensure system security through RMF compliance and access control management.
  • Troubleshoot OGC-compliant web services to enhance interoperability.
  • Contribute to AI/ML system support and code compliance processes.

Benefits

  • 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Escalating vacation time.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Professional development training.
  • Free beverages and snacks, along with catered meals on select days.
Full Job Description
Clearance:

Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph

US Citizenship Required

As a Systems Engineer you will:

  • Design, customize, deploy, and test enterprise GIS applications.
  • Perform software development using Python, C#, C++, HTML, and JavaScript.
  • Author and maintain technical documentation (user guides, configuration updates, versioning notes in GitLab, etc.).
  • Implement geospatial data acquisition, preparation, and conversion processes.
  • Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance for access controls and system security.
  • Manage access roles and permissions within ArcGIS Enterprise.
  • Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot OGC-compliant web services (WMS, WFS, WMTS, WCS, and OGC API - Features) to support cross-platform data interoperability and client-side consumption.
  • Integrate containerization technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
  • Contribute to AI/ML/DL system support including training data management and model validation.
  • Conduct QA/QC processes including code reviews, database evaluations, and lifecycle compliance.
  • Interpret and remediate vulnerabilities from Static Code Analysis and container scanning tools, while ensuring geospatial services and databases are configured in alignment with STIG compliance standards.
  • Participate in requirements analysis, software design, and development best practices.
  • Collaborate with a small, agile team in a DevSecOps environment.
  • Utilize and support COTS tools such as ENVI, RemoteView, Erdas Imagine, ArcGIS, Skyline, etc.


System Engineer Qualifications:

  • Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps workflows.
  • Proven experience integrating security best practices into the GIS development lifecycle.
  • Hands-on experience with AGILE software development methodologies.
  • Experience with Git-based version control tools (GitHub, GitLab).
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems creatively and independently.
  • Strong collaboration skills in team-based environments.
  • Working knowledge of OGC standards (WMS, WFS, WMTS), familiarity with modern OGC API - Features implementation, and experience implementing them within enterprise GIS environments and custom web applications.
  • Deep understanding of GIS platforms: ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise, QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS/PostgreSQL.
  • Familiarity with DoW policies, configuration management, and distributed systems.


We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun. We provide truly excellent benefits, including:
• 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with matching
• Escalating vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development training
• Free beverages and snacks
• Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays

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