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. 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. 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.