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Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-03-05 → 2026-07-31

Core

Design, integrate, and test resilient space systems for optical communications and missile tracking missions, supporting the Space Development Agency Tranche program.

Role type

Senior Space Systems Engineer

Builds

Next-generation resilient space systems and ground architectures

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, Satellite Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Satellite system lifecycle management, Ground architecture integration, Systems engineering processes, Requirements analysis and traceability, Mission payload integration, Cybersecurity assessment, Program management, Technical leadership

Preferred skills

Modeling and simulation, Cross-functional program execution, Risk and schedule balancing

Technologies

Link-16, Ka-band communications, DVB-S2, Optical communications, Onboard data processing, Missile warning/tracking sensors

Responsibilities

Provide technical advice to System Program Directors and Chief Engineers, Develop and analyze system requirements, Assess impact of requirements on mission performance, Oversee satellite integration and testing, Evaluate cybersecurity considerations, Participate in design reviews and launch preparation, Collaborate with government and military partners

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with program management exposure

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