CareerPlan

Sr. Space Vehicle Engineering and Integration Leader

Chantilly, VA, USFull-time$156k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-09
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead engineering and integration for DoD/IC space capabilities, managing systems engineering, test activities, and risk reduction for satellite, launch, and ground systems.

Role type

Senior IC space vehicle engineering and integration leader

Builds

Space systems (satellite, launch, ground) for national security customers

Domain

Defense, National Security Space, Systems Engineering

Required skills

Systems engineering, space vehicle integration, program management, risk assessment, test and evaluation, stakeholder management, technical leadership, matrix organization navigation, government customer engagement

Preferred skills

End-to-end acquisition experience, advanced degree in engineering/science, 20+ years experience, matrix engineering organization experience

Technologies

DoD acquisition environments, rapid acquisition environments, laboratory testing capabilities

Responsibilities

Direct innovation and risk reduction activities, coordinate teams to address technical issues, mentor personnel, collaborate with government counterparts, advise on capability trades, lead subject matter experts in systems engineering and integration

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight