Systems Engineer

Posting/External Job Title SIGINT Mission Systems Engineer Location Chantilly, VA 20151 US (Primary) Remote/Onsite/Hybrid 100% Onsite Job Type Full-time # of Hires Needed 1 Education Bachelor's Degree Travel None Security Clearance Required TS/SCI with Polygraph Pay Range (All offers will be based on experience) $140,000.00 - $220,000.00/yr Position Introduction/Key Duties Cimarron is seeking a SIGINT Mission Systems Engineer to support an Intelligence customer in Chantilly, VA. The chosen candidate should be an experienced professional, to help us evaluate and guide future system architectures as they evolve to commercial trends like Agile development, Cloud migration, and streamlined DevOps deployments. The Chief Architect team is responsible for coordinating and supporting ground requirements and architectures in the remote sensing domain; supporting enterprise orchestration and strategies for current and future systems; supporting demonstrations and exercises in support of delivered system capabilities and mission closure; generating and presenting engineering briefings; and interfacing with numerous internal and external customers. This position requires an understanding of the intelligence community and customer domain, along with a strong focus on core systems engineering processes in support of end-to-end mission and services closure. This is an onsite position. Key Duties: Focus on trades, capability definition, CONOPS generation, and interaction with Mission Partners. Provide subject matter expertise for IC customer senior leadership and their DoD counterparts regarding future GEOINT, SIGINT and Multi-INT architecture collaboration, orchestration, and delivery of planned mission capabilities (to include supporting IC exercises, conducting assessments of critical joint Air and Space Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) warfighter capabilities, identifying gaps and shortfalls, supporting funding requests and decisions to validate and prioritize joint requirements with mission partners for future acquisition to integrate joint architectures, including edge nodes, Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). Provide subject matter expertise on Sensor to Shooter (S2S) network interoperability. This includes supporting orchestration strategies and integration of new systems and initiatives in support of expanded GEOINT, SIGINT and Multi-INT mission capabilities. Have the aptitude to assess schedules and risks, supporting IC and DoD exercise events, and may lead projects for systems teamwork, have frequent client interactions, and lead system and mission strategy development across the various ground offices. Have daily interaction with the customer and supporting contractors and will need to follow customer standards and processes as the program matures through the life cycle. Lead technical consultations, IC coordination meetings, and support to recommendation briefings. Required/Desired Skills, Experience, and Education Required Skills, Experience, and Education: Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Understanding of the intelligence community and customer domain, along with a strong focus on core systems engineering processes in support of end-to-end mission and services closure. Integration and closure experience within overall customer domain. Detailed knowledge of customer's mission capabilities (to include GEOINT, SIGINT and Multi-INT domains) and overall space and ground architecture. Experience in enterprise orchestration and collection strategies. Expertise in mission technical capabilities and system performance analysis and assessment. Experience identifying user needs and gaps, identifying potential solutions, and assessing/analyzing alternatives. Experience in supporting Requirements Engineering, CONOPS development, and system integration to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering. Commitment to recognize, understand, respect, and operate effectively within various SETA, FFRDC, and Government lines of authority. Bachelor Degree and 10-12 years of experience, Master Degree and 8-10 years of experience, or Ph.D. and 5-7 years of experience. Degree must be in engineering, physics, intelligence, or policy related degree. Desired Skills, Experience, and Education: Knowledge of customer's mission capabilities (to include GEOINT, SIGINT, and multi-INT domains) and technical familiarity with mission control and/or processing of one or more GEOINT and/or SIGINT systems, including sensor knowledge. Knowledge of, and experience executing, SAFe Agile methodology. Business Profile: Cimarron is a global solutions company with a strategic partnering approach to satisfying customer-driven requirements. We ensure customer success with a modern approach and experienced leadership. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, Cimarron is fueled by highly skilled employees, developing new innovative technologies, and delivering superior products and services. We believe in recognizing employees' worth by offering competitive salaries and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, educational reimbursement, and much more. From company communication through Company-wide information meetings led by our President and CEO, to an Awards program designed to recognize our amazing employees and their accomplishments, you will not only feel like you are a part of a team, you will be a valued member of the Cimarron family. Cimarron is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/Disability/Veteran.