Sr System Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently looking for a Sr System Engineer to support work for NGA’s GEOINT program on-site in San Diego, CA. The Sr System Engineer will provide system engineering support on large-scale systems, major system elements, and provide overall system engineering expertise in the architecture, design, and development for the program.  

This job opens for applications on 5/13/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Responsibilities for the Sr System Engineer include:

• Develop detailed system architecture/concept of operations briefings, generate systems requirements, and develop other system documentation.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
• Interface with the following groups: software development, testing, integration, deployment, and sustainment.
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Qualifications for the Sr System Engineer include:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field with 8+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent training/certifications).
• Deep understanding of NSG Standards for Electro-Optical (EO) and Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR) data, including experience evaluating sample data for compliance.
• Proven experience contributing to product development working groups (PDWGs), providing feedback, and identifying redlines to update technical specifications.
• 5+ years of experience in system architecture for enterprise software systems, with the ability to assess and adapt to evolving system interfaces and requirements.
• Strong oral/written communication, negotiation, planning, and organizational skills; capable of engaging with senior managers, customers, and partners.
• Familiarity with NSG Standards documents (e.g., JBP, STDI-0002, BPJ2K01.20), GEOINT vector data, ABI tradecraft workflows, and the TCPED intelligence lifecycle.

·       Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance.  

Compensation for the Sr System Engineer include:

·       Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000 *depending on experience*

·       Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

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