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Research and Development Engineer

Westfield, VA💼 Full-time💰 $117,300–$117,300🗓 2026-08-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Research and develop next-generation space technologies for overhead intelligence systems, ground/communications, and autonomy/ML in support of national security space portfolio.

Role type

Senior IC multi-disciplinary R&D engineer (space systems)

Builds

Next-gen space technologies for intelligence collection and processing

Domain

Defense / National Security / Space Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Systems analysis, modeling and simulation, technical assessment, RF components/architectures/signal processing, remote sensing (EO/RF), microelectronics space applications, technical project management, scoping projects, leveraging inter-disciplinary teams

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in science/engineering/math, direct experience with government or commercial space systems

Technologies

RF, EO, ML, autonomy

Responsibilities

Manage systems analysis, modeling, simulation, and technical assessment activities; scope, direct, and integrate technical analysis for new materials/technologies/systems; evaluate impact of new concepts/technologies/CONOPs on national security space architecture; provide rigorous technical analysis to inform government decisions; interface with government officials and contractor personnel

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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