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.