Senior Systems Engineer II
Core
Design and manage electrical architecture, controls integration, and subsystem interactions for space-based optical instruments and payloads supporting U.S. Space Development Agency missions.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (Electrical/Controls focus)
Builds
Space-based optical instruments, subsystems, and payloads for airborne and space platforms
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Required skills
Systems engineering, electrical architecture, controls integration, requirements management, interface control documents, verification planning, subsystem integration, technical documentation, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
SSBI clearance, EO/IR payload integration, spacecraft bus interfaces, avionics architecture, embedded electronics, motion control, closed-loop control applications, astronomy, remote sensing
Technologies
JAMA, DOORS, Cameo
Responsibilities
Support system architecture development for space-based optical instruments; define and manage system requirements for electrical behavior and controls; develop technical documentation including ICDs and test plans; collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware teams; support integration and testing of space payloads; participate in technical interchange meetings; identify and mitigate technical risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership experience
