CareerPlan

Lead Systems Engineer

Geost WetmoreFull-time2026-10-11 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead Systems Engineer for space-based optical instruments, subsystems, and payloads supporting U.S. Space Development Agency missions.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineer (electrical architecture & controls)

Builds

Space payloads, optical instruments, and subsystems 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, pointing/stabilization/gimbals, closed-loop control, embedded electronics, astronomy/physics/remote sensing

Technologies

JAMA, DOORS, Cameo

Responsibilities

Define and manage system requirements for electrical behavior and controls; develop architecture descriptions and interface control documents; collaborate with hardware/software/firmware teams on integration and test; support verification and validation of system behavior and electrical performance; participate in technical interchange meetings; identify and mitigate technical risks related to electrical architecture and controls.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities