Advanced Electro-Optical (EO) Systems Engineer at Stratos Solutions
Chantilly, VA
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Aug 3, 2026
Chantilly, VA
Sep 25, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
This role supports an Intelligence Community space customer in evaluating, integrating, and advising on advanced Electro-Optical (EO) remote sensing systems and GEOINT ground processing capabilities across the full system lifecycle. The engineer will assess sensor performance, conduct technical trade studies, support acquisition and design reviews, and advise government stakeholders on EO collection architectures. It suits candidates with deep backgrounds in EO phenomenology, remote sensing physics, and IC space programs such as NRO or NGA.
Senior level · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · TS/SCI clearance
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Why we read it this way (10)
The posting advertises three labor category tiers (Intermediate, Senior, SME) under a single description; seniority is assessed as Senior based on the overall scope and depth of technical expertise required.
A Bachelor's degree is listed as required but the posting explicitly states 'Relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements,' so the degree requirement is treated as None.
No compensation figures are provided anywhere in the posting.
SOC classification is challenging: this role is primarily a domain-specific systems engineering and technical advisory function (EO/remote sensing/GEOINT) rather than a conventional software or IT occupation. 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is the closest available code; 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) is noted as a secondary possibility given the systems analysis and integration work.
AI/ML and cloud-based GEOINT architectures appear only in the 'Emerging Technologies' narrative section and are listed as preferred/desired.
MBSE and requirements management tools appear under Desired Skills and are marked preferred.
SAR, multispectral, and hyperspectral imaging appear under Desired Skills and are marked preferred.
INCOSE CSEP and PMP certifications are mentioned as a plus and are not captured as discrete skills since they are professional certifications rather than named technologies or tools.
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): systems engineering lifecycle, image quality analysis.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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