Junior Systems Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- 0+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Security Clearance (TS/SCI) with ability to obtain Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (equivalent experience accepted).
- 0–3 years of engineering experience (academic, internship, or professional).
- Foundational understanding of systems engineering or software development lifecycle concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and written communication skills.
- Ability to apply established processes and work effectively within a team.
Nice to have
- Experience using geospatial software such as Esri ArcGIS Pro / ArcGIS Enterprise and related APIs.
- Exposure to requirements or test management tools.
- Coursework or projects involving GIS, data systems, or cloud technologies.
- Familiarity with Agile development practices.
Full description
Job Title: Junior Systems Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026
The Opportunity:
- Begin your systems engineering career on an Agile program delivering GEOINT capabilities to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
- Learn the discipline hands-on — requirements, interfaces, verification — with senior engineers guiding you.
- Contribute to mission-critical systems that enable intelligence analysis and mission execution.
- Build a foundation across software, data, and infrastructure engineering in a supportive team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support requirements analysis, documentation, and traceability under senior guidance.
- Assist in developing and maintaining interface documentation and engineering artifacts.
- Support verification and validation activities including test documentation and execution support.
- Help investigate system issues and document analysis and resolutions.
- Maintain engineering documentation and configuration records.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies as part of a cross-functional team.
- Follow established engineering processes, checklists, and standards.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Security Clearance (TS/SCI) with ability to obtain Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (equivalent experience accepted).
- 0–3 years of engineering experience (academic, internship, or professional).
- Foundational understanding of systems engineering or software development lifecycle concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and written communication skills.
- Ability to apply established processes and work effectively within a team.
Desired:
- Experience using geospatial software such as Esri ArcGIS Pro / ArcGIS Enterprise and related APIs.
- Exposure to requirements or test management tools.
- Coursework or projects involving GIS, data systems, or cloud technologies.