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GEOINT Ground Systems Engineer (ESS-INT)

XMSTART is looking to add an experienced and strategic full-time GEOINT Ground Systems Engineer to our team, in Fort Belvoir, VA. This position is 100% Onsite.

The selected candidate will work multiple ground system projects and tasks—from broad, strategic issues (e.g. policies, concept of operations, etc.) to tactical concerns (e.g., near-term schedules, testing, system integration and transition, etc.).

Responsibilities:

Support Chief Engineer and government staff to execute systems engineering and integration (SE&I) activities across customer site.
Work with SE&I teams to execute site system engineering process; oversee site processes used to document and manage site baseline to accommodate evolving mission needs.
Collaborate with System Program Offices (SPO) and other Government Agencies to integrate various GEOINT space missions into a ground-based architecture, ensure the delivering organization understands site integration needs and processes.
Assist in developing standards, processes and procedures, and operations & maintenance plans; review and evaluate technical documentation (e.g. CONOPS, requirements; issues and risks, etc.).
Represent government’s interests at various forums; provide analysis and recommendations to multiple government customers.
Serve as liaison between GPOC and internal/external organizational project managers to guide and monitor progress.
Occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel.

Qualifications:

Expertise in full system engineering life cycle; from concept, requirements, design & development, to deployment and operational maintenance.
Experience with project management supporting the delivery, integration and transition of mission systems and/or mission applications.
Ability to work independently to support multiple government customers and large, complex projects to address organization’s needs throughout system development lifecycle.
Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements without supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics.
Polished communicator (written/verbal), impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment and comfortable briefing or communicating with senior government managers.
Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with operation of ground terminal systems and remote receive facilities and infrastructure systems.
Technical knowledge of space-to-ground communications, terrestrial communications, mission data processing systems, or space vehicle mission planning and command and control systems.
Real-time operations experience as a SIGINT or GEOINT spacecraft operator, spacecraft engineer, or ground systems operator; familiar with space operations and policies.

Education:

Required Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)* and 9 years or more experience; or Master’s in STEM field and 7 years or more experience.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph.

What You Should Know About GEOINT Ground Systems Engineer (ESS-INT), XMSTART

Join XMSTART as a GEOINT Ground Systems Engineer (ESS-INT) and become a pivotal member of our dynamic team in Fort Belvoir, VA! In this full-time, onsite role, you’ll dive deep into various ground system projects, balancing the big-picture strategic concerns with the day-to-day tactical execution that ensures everything runs smoothly. You will support the Chief Engineer and government staff in executing vital systems engineering and integration (SE&I) activities. Collaborating with multiple stakeholders, including System Program Offices and other government agencies, you’ll integrate GEOINT space missions seamlessly into our ground architecture. Your expertise will help develop essential standards, processes, and operations plans, while also evaluating key technical documentation. In addition to the collaborative environment, you’ll represent government interests in various forums, providing strategic insights and recommendations. This role will occasionally require travel within the U.S. or internationally, so a sense of adventure is a plus! If you possess a solid understanding of the full system engineering lifecycle and have a passion for addressing complex project needs, we’d love to hear from you. At XMSTART, we value self-starters who can work independently and effectively communicate with senior government managers. If you’re ready to contribute significantly to ground-based GEOINT missions, we are eager for you to join our exceptional team!

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What responsibilities does a GEOINT Ground Systems Engineer at XMSTART have?

A GEOINT Ground Systems Engineer at XMSTART undertakes diverse responsibilities ranging from supporting the Chief Engineer with systems engineering and integration activities to collaborating with various agencies to ensure GEOINT missions integrate smoothly into ground-based architectures. Engineers develop standards, review technical documents, and represent government interests in essential forums, all contributing to the successful execution of multiple projects.