Senior Hyperspectral Imagery Requirements Engineer (Chantilly, VA)

Company Overview: For over 25 years, Edgesource Corporation has served as an innovative technology service provider for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), the U.S. Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and other federal, state, and commercial clients locally, nationally, and abroad. From providing boutique technical solutions in support of the DOD Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS) mission set to addressing the most critical Cybersecurity threats facing our nation as a prime contractor with the DHS Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a career at Edgesource is an opportunity to do meaningful, interesting, and impactful work.

Position Overview: Edgesource is seeking a highly skilled Senior Hyperspectral Imagery Requirements Engineer with strong expertise in Hyperspectral Imagingto join our dynamic Systems Engineering team supporting mission-critical national security programs. In this role, you will lead the capture, translation, and validation of complex sensor system requirements, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and mission needs. You'll bring technical depth in Hyperspectral data integration, traceability, and MBSE best practices to help shape next-generation imaging capabilities for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). This position requires that all job duties be performed full-time onsite in the Chantilly, VA area.

Job Duties:

• Capture, decompose, and allocate sensor system requirements from documents such as ECDs, SOCs, ICBDs, CDDs, and Agency CONOPS.
• Translate mission-level objectives into actionable requirements, with a focus on Hyperspectral imaging system capabilities and performance metrics.
• Apply knowledge of Hyperspectral data integration to develop system functionality and ensure optimal sensor performance across enterprise platforms.
• Conduct requirements traceability analysis using Joint Architecture Reference Models (JARM) and Technical Service Types (TSTs) to identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities.
• Manage and maintain Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix (RVTM) to ensure validation and test coverage of Hyperspectral system functionality.
• Collaborate across NGA acquisition offices, Integrated Program Offices, and external partners to guide engineering trade-offs and requirement refinement.
• Utilize DOORS Next Generation (DOORS NG) to manage and track requirements lifecycle.
• Interface with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) frameworks to ensure seamless integration across architectural components.
• Drive program performance by developing metrics and supporting Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and investment decision-making.
• Participate in technical reviews, engineering boards, and working groups as a senior voice in the system development lifecycle.
• Mentor mid- and junior-level engineers, promoting knowledge-sharing and engineering excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM degree program, or related equivalent additional experience of 4 years with no degree or 2 years with a non-STEM degree.
• 12+ years of experience in Requirements Engineering or a closely related field, demonstrating the ability to effectively perform the responsibilities associated with this role.
• Demonstrated experience with Hyperspectral imaging systems and data integration in mission environments.
• Experience in tracing program or project requirements back to their source, including using the Joint Architecture Reference Models (JARM) and JARM Technical Service Types (TSTs) for conducting duplication and gap analysis.
• Strong ability to work with users and stakeholders to develop and refine Sensor program requirements in response to evolving mission needs.
• Proficiency in using DOORS Next Generation (DOORS NG) for managing requirements and interfacing with Enterprise Requirements Management systems.
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, CONFLUENCE, and Tableau for tracking requirements, documentation, and managing backlog progress.
• Experience with NGA and/or NSG/ASG programs or projects.
• Background in working on Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs or projects.

Desired Qualifications (NOT REQUIRED):

• Deep understanding of NGA, NSG/ASG, or related Intelligence Community program frameworks.
• Prior involvement in Sensor Programs involving spaceborne or airborne Hyperspectral systems.
• Experience supporting multi-INT or GEOINT fusion architectures.
• Familiarity with agile software or systems development lifecycles within government environments.

Working at Edgesource: As an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised small business, Edgesource specializes in providing a variety of technical solutions to include software development, database services, enterprise networking, data center virtualization, and management support. We are always seeking top-talent to join our team in helping to address the most critical technical challenges facing our nation.

At Edgesource, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, and as such we offer a wide array of benefits to support the well-being of our staff to include:

- Flexible PTO Policy + 11 Paid Holidays -
- Flexible Work Schedules (Remote / Hybrid) -
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -
- 401k Plan with Match -
- Tuition & Professional Development Support -
- Commuter Benefits -
- Bonus & Employee Referral Programs -
- Career Growth Opportunities -

Disclaimer: Edgesource Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edgesource is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact our Recruiting Department by email at or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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