Systems Engineer
Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) is a leading expert in geospatial solutions for Defense, Intelligence, and Federal clients. We enhance situational awareness for soldiers and analysts by integrating software development with geospatial intelligence. Our projects range from data collection to advanced deep learning, leveraging tools like Python, Java, and ArcGIS. We build teams of high performers and leaders who make an immediate impact. At our core, we're driven by innovation and powered by people who work at the intersection of passion and performance.
Our culture is defined and anchored by three pillars:
- Energy: We bring passion, purpose, and urgency to our work.
- Edge: We take initiative, embrace growth, and step outside our comfort zone.
- Execution: We get things done smartly, decisively, and with real results.
Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph required. US Citizenship is required.
About the role
As a Systems Engineer, you will collaborate with a small, agile team in a DevSecOps environment to design, customize, deploy, and test enterprise GIS applications while integrating security best practices into the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Design, customize, deploy, and test enterprise GIS applications.
- Perform software development using Python, C#, C++, HTML, and JavaScript.
- Author and maintain technical documentation (user guides, configuration updates, versioning notes in GitLab, etc.).
- Implement geospatial data acquisition, preparation, and conversion processes.
- Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance for access controls and system security.
- Manage access roles and permissions within ArcGIS Enterprise.
- Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot OGC-compliant web services (WMS, WFS, WMTS, WCS, and OGC API – Features) to support cross-platform data interoperability and client-side consumption.
- Integrate containerization technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
- Contribute to AI/ML/DL system support including training data management and model validation.
- Conduct QA/QC processes including code reviews, database evaluations, and lifecycle compliance.
- Interpret and remediate vulnerabilities from Static Code Analysis and container scanning tools, while ensuring geospatial services and databases are configured in alignment with STIG compliance standards.
- Participate in requirements analysis, software design, and development best practices.
- Utilize and support COTS tools such as ENVI, RemoteView, Erdas Imagine, ArcGIS, Skyline, etc.
Requirements
- Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps workflows.
- Proven experience integrating security best practices into the GIS development lifecycle.
- Hands-on experience with AGILE software development methodologies.
- Experience with Git-based version control tools (GitHub, GitLab).
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems creatively and independently.
- Strong collaboration skills in team-based environments.
- Working knowledge of OGC standards (WMS, WFS, WMTS), familiarity with modern OGC API – Features implementation, and experience implementing them within enterprise GIS environments and custom web applications.
- Deep understanding of GIS platforms: ArcGIS Pro/Enterprise, QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS/PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with DoD policies, configuration management, and distributed systems.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401k with matching
- Escalating vacation time
- Referral bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development training
- Free beverages and snacks
- Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays
About Us
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) is a fast-paced small business that combines the environment and culture of a start-up with the stability and benefits of a well-established firm. We solve complex problems within geospatial software development and national defense to make an immediate impact for our nation’s soldiers and analysts. We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun.
At RGi, fostering a strong and organic corporate culture is paramount. We believe our culture of camaraderie, innovation, and collaboration reflects the caliber of our employees and their dedication to the mission. We empower employees to seek growth and leadership opportunities, providing resources, training, and mentorship to help them take control of their careers.