Senior Systems Engineer (GeoINT Data)

The Senior Systems Engineer (GeoINT Data) at M9 Solutions is responsible for providing system engineering support on large-scale systems. This includes overseeing architecture, design, development, requirements analysis, and system testing. Additionally, you will guide system implementation planning and develop essential documentation to facilitate integration and testing, all while collaborating with various teams such as software development and deployment.

To apply for the Senior Systems Engineer (GeoINT Data) position at M9 Solutions, candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related field. Along with 8 or more years of relevant experience, you should have at least 3 years of direct experience in systems engineering specific to GEOINT and geospatial data.

Essential skills for the Senior Systems Engineer (GeoINT Data) role at M9 Solutions include a strong understanding of NSG Standards for Electro-Optical and Synthetic Aperture RADAR data, excellent negotiation abilities, and effective teamwork. Experience with system architecture, particularly in enterprise software systems, is also crucial, as well as the ability to evaluate and navigate potential system changes.

M9 Solutions provides a competitive compensation package that includes benefits aimed at promoting the overall well-being of its employees. Besides salary, employees enjoy a variety of offerings including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities, making M9 an excellent place to grow your career as a Senior Systems Engineer (GeoINT Data).

M9 Solutions supports work-life balance for its Senior Systems Engineer (GeoINT Data) employees by offering hybrid work options. This flexibility allows you to blend remote work with on-site responsibilities in San Diego, California, fostering an environment where you can concentrate on your projects while enjoying personal time.

Your response should focus on specific projects where you utilized GEOINT data, emphasizing your role in ensuring compliance with NSG standards and the integration of geospatial data into larger systems. Highlight how your contributions helped achieve project goals.

Discuss your methodology for gathering requirements, conceptualizing architecture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Elaborate on any frameworks you’ve used and how you ensure alignment with NSG standards.

Explain your approach to evaluating system interface changes. Detail how you engage with stakeholders, utilize feedback from product development working groups, and navigate potential impacts to ensure smooth transitions.

Describe your strategies for aligning system development with project objectives, such as regular communication with team members, setting milestones, and how you adapt plans based on progress and feedback.

Share specific instances where you've successfully negotiated changes or clarifications to system requirements. Focus on your communication style, understanding of technical details, and how you maintained relationships.

Discuss your role in system testing processes, including how you conducted tests to ensure requirements were met and your experience with integration processes. Use specific examples to illustrate your effectiveness.

Talk about the various tools and technologies you are familiar with, focusing on those relevant to the GEOINT domain. Highlight how these tools aid in effective design, analysis, and testing.

Provide examples of techniques you use to foster collaboration, such as regular team meetings, utilizing collaborative tools, and encouraging open communication, illustrating the positive results of your efforts.

Elaborate on the key factors you consider: clarity, usability, and compliance with standards. Mention any documentation methodologies you've adopted to ensure thorough and accessible documentation.

Discuss the resources you utilize for professional development, such as attending workshops, subscribing to relevant journals, or engaging with professional networks that keep you informed about innovations and standards in the GEOINT field.