Systems Engineer

NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.

The Opportunity
The Systems Engineer will provide senior-level technical expertise in support of the assessment, integration, and evaluation of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) systems and capabilities for a U.S. Government program.
This position involves conducting comprehensive system assessments of existing and emerging OSINT tools, platforms, and data ecosystems to ensure alignment with mission requirements, interoperability standards, and security policies. The Systems Engineer will advise program leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of strategic recommendations that enhance the government's ability to collect, process, and exploit publicly and commercially available information.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned systems engineering professional with extensive experience in technical evaluation, systems architecture, and intelligence mission support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical assessment and evaluation of OSINT systems, tools, and platforms to determine performance, scalability, interoperability, and mission suitability.
• Analyze system architectures, data flows, and integration points across open-source and enterprise environments.
• Develop and apply assessment methodologies, test plans, and evaluation criteria for OSINT technologies and capabilities.
• Assess emerging commercial and open-source tools for potential integration into government intelligence workflows.
• Provide systems engineering expertise to guide the acquisition, deployment, and modernization of OSINT capabilities.
• Evaluate system security, data protection, and compliance with government policies and standards (e.g., NIST, ICD 503).
• Identify technical gaps and recommend solutions to enhance data collection, processing, and analytic capabilities.
• Collaborate with software engineers, analysts, and program managers to ensure effective system integration and lifecycle support.
• Prepare detailed technical assessments, design documentation, and formal reports for government decision-makers.
• Support demonstrations, proof-of-concept efforts, and pilot implementations of OSINT tools and systems.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry standards, and global trends related to open-source data exploitation.