Senior Systems Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Application Developer / Systems Engineer who can quickly contribute with minimal ramp-up time. This role supports mission-critical operations by combining mobile application development, geospatial expertise, and systems engineering.

The ideal candidate will serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) in mobile technologies and geospatial systems, working closely with program leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver scalable technical solutions.

What will you do?

• • Develop and maintain mobile applications for Android and iOS platforms, with a strong emphasis on Android development.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in mobile technologies and geospatial systems (GIS).
  • Translate customer operational needs into technical requirements, concepts of operation (CONOPS), and UI/UX designs.
  • Support the Program Manager with operational, technical, and strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborate with mission partners and enterprise teams to integrate geospatial data into enterprise web applications.
  • Participate in technical discussions with vendors, providing guidance on mobile hardware, operating systems, software, and security mechanisms.
  • Manage and track software development lifecycle activities, including risks, issues, dependencies, and progress.
  • Develop and maintain applications across multiple platforms, including Windows and Linux using Electron.
  • Support system administration, database administration, file management, and access control within AWS environments (EC2, S3).
  • Lead or contribute to Agile development processes, including sprint planning, execution, and tracking.
  • Develop and execute test plans and provide technical support and training to users.
  • Maintain source code repositories and documentation in accordance with best practices.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Geospatial Intelligence, Geography, Remote Sensing, Intelligence Studies, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong experience with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) applications and services.
• Proven experience developing mobile applications for:
  • Android (required)
  • iOS (preferred)
• Experience building mobile apps using React (React Native) and JavaScript.
• Proficiency with development tools:
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Android Studio
  • Xcode
  • Node.js
• Experience developing cross-platform desktop applications using the Electron framework (Windows/Linux).
• Experience working in small, collaborative development teams.
• Experience gathering and defining:
  • Functional requirements
  • CONOPS
  • UI/UX designs
• Experience managing iterative software development and release cycles (Agile).
• Hands-on experience with JIRA for sprint tracking and workflow management.
• Experience using GitHub and/or GitLab for source code management.
• Experience developing and executing test plans.
• Experience providing technical support and end-user training.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies and software engineering best practices.
• Experience supporting technical operations in a mission-driven environment.