This job requires an active Top Secret / SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph eligibility). Please apply only if you currently hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
North Point Technology is hiring a Systems Engineer SME to own, harden, and scale an enterprise GEOINT architecture for NGA’s Chinook modernization. You’ll guide mission-critical architecture decisions, drive interoperable data standards across the enterprise, and ship cloud-native solutions that accelerate analysts and decision-makers 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
Advise Customer leadership on strategic planning and enterprise systems architecture.
Lead development and assessment of enterprise SE processes, frameworks, and modernization initiatives.
Develop/review requirements, interface definitions, architecture products, CONOPS, and system designs.
Perform IV&V to ensure compliance with Customer and IC-wide standards.
Conduct enterprise trade studies, risk assessments, and capability gap analyses.
Drive interoperability and data integration across stakeholders, mission partners, and contractors.
Support technical evaluations, readiness assessments, and milestone reviews.
Mentor senior and junior engineers; promote rigor, innovation, and accountability.
Basic Qualifications
U.S. citizenship (per contract).
Bachelor’s in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 12–15 years’ relevant experience; or Master’s with 10–13 years.
Deep expertise in systems engineering, enterprise architecture, and mission-critical integration in IC/DoD environments.
Proven experience advising senior leadership and delivering enterprise-level technical recommendations.
Experience supporting the Customer or other GEOINT-focused agencies/programs.
Proficiency with MBSE (e.g., Cameo), architecture frameworks (DoDAF, UAF), and SysML.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate or advanced certifications (e.g., INCOSE ESEP/CSEP, CISSP, Security+).
Working knowledge of cloud-native architectures, AWS (including C2S), microservices, and data interoperability standards.
Experience with similar Customer enterprise engineering efforts.
Familiarity with IC governance models, compliance policies, and GEOINT workflows.
Demonstrated ability to translate strategic vision into executable technical roadmaps.
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!
For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.
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