Senior ISR & Systems Engineering Advisor

WiSC Enterprises, LLC • VA

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About The Position

WiSC Enterprises is seeking a highly accomplished Senior ISR and Systems Engineering Advisor to lead strategic technical efforts across data architecture, cloud engineering, video processing, and enterprise mission integration. The ideal candidate brings a deep foundation in systems engineering, ISR operations, rapid prototyping, and full life-cycle acquisition support, with demonstrated success in architecting innovative solutions in cloud and hybrid environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10-15 years of experience across ISR operations, systems engineering, and acquisition program support.
• Expertise in full-motion video, sensor integration, streaming data architecture, and metadata standards development.
• Proven track record leading multi-agency technical teams and managing complex system-of-systems environments.
• Excellent technical writing, briefing, and stakeholder communication skills.
• TS/SCI with POLY is required to start.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification or equivalent.
• Experience with cross-domain solutions, adaptive bitrate streaming, and MISB standards.
• Background in NATO ISR coordination or multinational intelligence operations.
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping methodologies and performance evaluation processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior advisor on systems engineering efforts, including requirements definition, architecture design, and lifecycle support for complex enterprise systems.
• Lead the development and deployment of data-centric architectures such as Mission Data Lakes, Vector Warehouses, and Machine Learning spaces.
• Support testing and validation efforts across classified platforms and multi-domain cloud environments.
• Provide acquisition strategy and documentation support including requirements definition, engineering documentation, and technical evaluations.
• Lead rapid prototyping efforts and limited objective events, facilitating the transition of emerging technologies from concept to operational use.
• Design and advise on streaming architectures and cross-domain solutions, including metadata standards and full-motion video exploitation frameworks.
• Support stakeholder engagement, executive briefings, and interagency coordination for integrated technical programs.
• Mentor junior analysts, engineers, and acquisition professionals in ISR systems, engineering best practices, and program governance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees