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Job Requirements Springfield, VA Valley Forge, PA Top Secret Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $125,000 - $150,000 Job Description We are seeking a System Engineer - Product Quality to support a government customer within the National System for Geospatial‑Intelligence (NSG). In this mission‑focused role, you will design test strategies, assess GEOINT product performance, and conduct independent verification and validation (IV&V) across multiple remote‑sensing phenomenologies to ensure products meet critical operational standards. Key Responsibilities
Develop government‑approved test plans, procedures, and data requirements for GEOINT product quality assessments
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams of image scientists, analysts, photogrammetrists, and statisticians
Perform IV&V on GEOINT products to ensure compliance with standards, specifications, and operational concepts
Evaluate visual quality and metadata accuracy for EO, SAR, LiDAR, OPIR, motion imagery, and multi‑/hyperspectral products
Track issues, document findings, and deliver clear, decision‑driven briefings to government stakeholders
Support requirements analysis, CONOPS development, and system‑performance evaluations
Work seamlessly within integrated government-contractor teams in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to SCI and CI Poly
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering, or related technical field
5-10 years of systems‑engineering experience supporting government or defense programs
Proven experience in test design, requirements verification, data validation, and mission‑aligned CONOPS development
Knowledge of remote‑sensing imaging systems and GEOINT product‑formation/exploitation workflows
Strong technical‑communication skills for documentation and concise briefings
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to integrated project teams Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
EO/IR/SAR
remote‑sensing phenomenologies
Familiarity with NSG tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TCPED) workflows
Experience conducting visual and metadata‑driven GEOINT product quality assessments Why Join Us You will directly contribute to national‑level intelligence missions, shape next‑generation GEOINT capabilities, and support high‑visibility programs where your technical expertise directly impacts critical operational decisions.