CareerPlan

Space-Based Radar System Architect

Chantilly, VA, USFull-time$171k–$257k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Architect and lead the design of future Space-Based Radar (GEOINT) systems, defining architectures, conducting trade studies, and shaping acquisition decisions for national intelligence.

Role type

Senior IC Space-Based Radar System Architect / Senior Project Leader

Builds

Next-generation GEOINT space systems, radar architectures, and CONOPs

Domain

Defense / Intelligence Community / Space Systems / Radar

Required skills

Architecture modeling, Orbital mechanics, Space systems engineering, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems, Remote sensing radar, RF mission payloads, Multi-disciplinary team leadership, Budget oversight, Technical spokesperson

Preferred skills

GEOINT architectures, Moving Target Indication (MTI), Architectural trade studies, Modeling and simulation software, Program Office experience, Intelligence Community advising

Technologies

Modeling and simulation software

Responsibilities

Lead engineering matrix experts for payload and constellation design trades, Review contractor proposals and assess system capabilities, Serve as spokesperson to management and government customers, Respond to urgent technical inquiries from intelligence agencies, Provide daily oversight of task execution and budgets, Mentor staff and customer representatives, Identify new business opportunities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership