CareerPlan

Satellite Bus Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, USFull-time$117k–$227k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Coordinate technical activities to support the development, manufacturing, integration, test, and evaluation of end-to-end national security satellite system architecture.

Role type

Senior Project Engineer – Acquisition and Systems Engineering

Builds

Integrated space system architecture for the Intelligence Community

Domain

Defense / National Security / Satellite Systems

Required skills

Systems engineering, program office coordination, risk assessment, matrixed team leadership, mission assurance, launch operations support, technical mentorship

Preferred skills

Electro-optical satellite experience, structural analysis, mechanical systems, space system mission assurance standards, ETG capabilities

Technologies

Satellite systems, ground and communications systems, cyber systems

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for integrated space system development and execution; Lead coordination of cross-program support to deliver recommendations on system risks; Independently assess and identify risks during system development and test; Collaborate with government customers and contractors; Support launch operations and mission management; Act as a senior mentor to team members

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities