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Space Systems Engineering Leader

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, US💼 Full-time💰 $120,800–$120,800🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Provide technical assessments of foreign space systems and leverage technical intelligence to outpace threats for the National Space Intelligence Center.

Role type

Senior IC space systems engineering analyst

Builds

Technical assessments and analytical reports on satellite and space system performance

Domain

National security space (NSS) / Defense intelligence

Deliverable

production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Space system engineering analysis, technical intelligence assessment, satellite threat technology knowledge, directed energy systems analysis, electro-optical systems analysis, onboard satellite data processing analysis, engineering modeling tools, rapid environment adaptation, written and oral communications

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in science/engineering/math, aerospace engineering background, analytic space intelligence community experience, project management across engineering disciplines, government/military customer interfacing

Technologies

Engineering and modeling tools for satellite systems

Responsibilities

Act as technical contributor, consultant, and primary project coordinator on space system engineering analysis projects; Partner with government teams to produce impactful technical assessments; Work with technical intelligence at customer location; Facilitate interaction between customers and technical/management staff; Coordinate large-scale technical efforts across program lines

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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