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title: 'System Engineer 504 at Freedom Technology Solutions Group'
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# System Engineer 504 at Freedom Technology Solutions Group

- **Company:** Freedom Technology Solutions Group
- **Location:** Springfield, VA
- **Posted:** 2025-05-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freedomconsulting/jobs/4741031007

## Job description

Freedom Technology Solutions Group is seeking a Systems Engineer. The Systems Engineer will demonstrate an understanding of product quality requirements and specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience with sensor imaging systems, products, and exploitation processes. They will have an understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle to include independent testing and data verification, requirements, and development of concept of operations. The candidate will work with test plans and procedures and work on an assessment team on a project. Demonstrated experience testing software functionality and usability.  A working knowledge of PAN, IR, and RADAR imagery concepts. Experience in test, verification and validation against specifications to meet planned concept of operations and a functional understanding of NSG image chain analysis as well as TCPED concepts.

- Experience in image science field working with the fundamentals of image processing, image formation, optics, digital signal processing.
- Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle to include independent testing and data verification, requirements, and development of concept of operations.
- Ability to define product format requirements for new products to meet integration and interoperability requirements of the NSG.
- Application of image science knowledge/experience to develop test plans and procedures to assess data quality and accuracy.
- Experience identifying data needs to adequately perform product assessments to meet test objectives.
- Experience testing software functionality and quality.
- Knowledge of basic image science knowledge to quantify visual quality of imagery products and work with developers to trouble shoot causes of errors.
- Experience developing engineering-quality verification tools.
- Software development skills to support system engineering tasks and data analysis, specifically C/C++, Python, JAVA, Matlab, IDL and/or scripting languages.
- High-level written and oral communication skills.

Required Qualifications:

- Active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a Poly
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related field.
- Junior - Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires guidance, as appropriate.
- Mid - Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Able to develop and use more complex concepts and processes, conduct root cause problem analysis and develop technical solutions to problems. Guides and supports junior level personnel. Requires guidance when dealing with new, uncertain, undefined or undeveloped tasks.
- Senior - Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Able to develop and use more complex concepts and processes, conduct root cause problem analysis and develop technical solutions to problems. Guides and supports junior level personnel.

What’s in It for You?

Flexible work environment

A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals

Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies

Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits

A work-life balance you can count on

Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime

The Benefits You Get with Freedom

Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more

Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days

Competitive salary offerings

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Fully paid life and disability

Annual logo wear allowance

Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours)

Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?  Contact us today!  We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status

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VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at

Phone: 410-290-9035

Email: recruiting@goftsg.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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## About Freedom Technology Solutions Group

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Freedom Technology Solutions Group provides IT services and solutions in geographic information systems, software engineering, cloud computing, business intelligence, DevSecOps, and data security primarily for U.S. government and intelligence community clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Columbia, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 2004
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Information Technology & Services, Government Contracting, Geospatial Intelligence
- **Target customers**: B2G – U.S. federal government, intelligence community, defense agencies
- **Mission statement**: “Provide employees with the ‘Freedom’ to grow and focus on their skills, and not worry about red tape or jumping through corporate hoops” while ensuring clients receive top-quality, mission-focused solutions. [goftsg.com](https://goftsg.com/about-freedom/)

## Products & Services
Freedom offers a suite of professional services rather than packaged products. Major service lines include:

- **Geographic Information Systems (GIS)**: Development of large raster enterprise systems and geospatial solutions.
- **Software Engineering**: Secure, scalable application development tailored for the intelligence community.
- **Business Intelligence**: Data visualization, dashboard development, ad-hoc reporting, and advanced analytics.
- **Data Engineering/Analytics**: Relational/SQL and big data/NoSQL database design and maintenance.
- **DevSecOps**: Implementation to accelerate software releases by removing bottlenecks.
- **Cloud Computing**: IT infrastructure support, cloud migration, and scalable cloud solutions.
- **Data Security**: Safeguarding critical information and systems from internal and external threats.

[goftsg.com](https://goftsg.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric – Annual Revenue**: USD $8.5 million (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Key Metric – Total Funding**: Venture round raised on 2021-10-01 (amount not publicly disclosed)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Acquired Geodata IT, LLC in March 2020. Clients include U.S. government agencies and prime contractors.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount: 116 employees (+14.2% YoY, +21 people)
  - Active job postings: 80 (yearly increase of +37.9%, quarterly increase of +33.3%)
  - Offices in Columbia (HQ), Annapolis Junction, Chantilly, Springfield, St. Louis, McLean, Herndon
  - Key talent sources include Marathon TS, Lockheed Martin, SAIC, Peraton, Leidos, and others.

[linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/goftsg)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Security Clearance Expertise**: Strong focus on TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph positions – a high barrier to entry for competitors.
- **Deep Government/IC Relationships**: Proven track record delivering mission-critical solutions for intelligence and defense clients.
- **Culture of Autonomy**: “No red tape” environment that attracts experienced engineers who want to focus on technical work.
- **Employee Benefits Package**: Fully paid medical insurance, 160% 401(k) match with no vesting period, $10k/year tuition reimbursement, unlimited training dollars, and referral bonuses up to $20k.
- **Acquisition of Geodata IT**: Expanded capabilities and client base in geospatial and IT services.

[goftsg.com/benefits](https://goftsg.com/benefits/)

## Strategic Focus
- Continue serving the intelligence community and U.S. government with specialized IT and geospatial solutions.
- Expand capabilities in cloud computing, DevSecOps, and data analytics.
- Grow through targeted acquisitions (e.g., Geodata IT) and organic hiring.
- Maintain a culture that retains top talent through exceptional benefits and career development opportunities.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.5/5 on Glassdoor-style metrics (Work-Life: 4.6, Compensation: 4.5, Culture: 4.5, Career: 4.0). Emphasizes employee freedom, collaboration, and professional growth.
- **Work Policy**: Most roles are on-site at client locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Missouri (e.g., Annapolis Junction, Chantilly, St. Louis). Some positions may allow hybrid arrangements; remote is not typical due to security requirements.
- **Benefits Highlights**:
  - Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Cigna)
  - 401(k) with 160% match, no vesting period
  - $10,000/year college tuition reimbursement
  - Unlimited training dollars for courses and conferences
  - Certification bonuses
  - Referral bonuses up to $20,000 for employee referrals, $10,000 for external referrals with active TS/SCI
  - Employee recognition platform with monthly peer-to-peer awards
  - Paid site closure days (additional PTO)
- **Engineering Culture**: Technical teams focus on “using the right technology to create flexible, long-lasting solutions.” Knowledge sharing between junior and senior engineers is encouraged.

## Sources
1. [goftsg.com – Homepage](https://goftsg.com/)
2. [goftsg.com – About Freedom](https://goftsg.com/about-freedom/)
3. [Greenhouse – Jobs at Freedom Technology Solutions Group](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/freedomconsulting)
4. [LinkedIn – Freedom Technology Solutions Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/goftsg)
5. [goftsg.com – Employee Benefits](https://goftsg.com/benefits/)

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