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Senior Systems Engineer

VTG Defense
United States, Virginia, McLean
Mar 31, 2026
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.
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