Systems Engineer, Risk Mitigation with SIGINT- Senior

Job Type: Full‑Time

Workplace: Onsite in Chantilly, VA and Reston, VA (time split between locations as needed)

Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Poly (U.S. Citizen required)

Job Summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer with deep experience in risk mitigation within SIGINT environments to support a mission‑critical Intelligence Community (IC) customer. This role focuses on proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating technical and operational risks across complex, distributed SIGINT systems and architectures. The ideal candidate brings a strong systems engineering foundation combined with hands‑on experience in signals intelligence platforms, mission systems integration, and secure architecture design.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies across SIGINT system lifecycles (design, integration, deployment, sustainment).
• Perform end‑to‑end systems engineering activities, including requirements analysis, architecture development, and system validation.
• Analyze SIGINT system performance, vulnerabilities, and operational risks, recommending actionable mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, mitigation plans, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mission stakeholders, operators, and cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure risk‑informed decision‑making.
• Support system integration and interoperability across multi‑domain and distributed SIGINT architectures.
• Ensure compliance with IC standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and mission assurance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–12+ years of systems engineering experience, with significant exposure to IC or DoD environments.
• Proven expertise in risk management frameworks (e.g., risk registers, FMEA, mission assurance methodologies).
• Strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle (SELC), distributed systems and system‑of‑systems architectures, and cybersecurity principles within classified environments.
• Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, mission‑relevant impacts.
• Ability to understand SIGINT intel and provide intel analysis reports of specified locations.
• Must understand collection systems; technical and non‑technical.

Desired Qualifications

• DoD or IC experience.
• Knowledge or experience with SSA (space situational awareness) preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with SCS (space counter‑space) preferred.
• Working knowledge of tool suites such as STK, MATLAB, FADE/MIST, and basic Python commands.
• Experience in space systems operation or operational support.
• Background in SIGINT or GEOINT programs that include direct military support.
• Experience as a Requirements Manager or Collections Manager.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Onsite in Chantilly, VA and Reston, VA (time split between locations as needed). Minimal travel required.

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission‑critical solutions to the Federal Government. We deliver cutting‑edge capabilities ranging from data security and management to systems engineering and development. As a pioneer in artificial intelligence design and application, we leverage deep knowledge of customer needs and emerging technologies to deliver premium IT solutions and platforms that outperform the competition.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $180,000.00 to $200,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary is determined by factors such as location, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract affordability, and organizational requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional training opportunities
• Pet insurance