Principal Engineer, Space Payloads
Core
Lead the design, development, and integration of next-generation space-based electro-optical sensor systems for national security and defense missions.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Space Payloads (Electro-Optical Systems)
Builds
Space-based electro-optical and infrared sensor systems for DoD and Intelligence Community customers
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Electro-Optical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, hardware design, software integration, test and sustainment, risk management, stakeholder management, proposal development, technical leadership
Preferred skills
MBSE, Digital Engineering, EO/IR sensor technology, radar/hyperspectral sensing, command & control systems, CONOPS development, data exploitation, ATR, multi-disciplinary integration
Technologies
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering, EO/IR, Radar, Hyperspectral sensors
Responsibilities
Own technical baseline across systems engineering, hardware, software, and test; Chair program gate reviews; Shape system architecture; Guide execution and subcontractor oversight; Champion engineering excellence; Manage risk and opportunity; Engage with senior government customers; Mentor engineering teams
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
