System Engineer III (Contract)
Core
Develop and implement advanced system solutions for space missions by aligning technical teams and integrating subsystems throughout the product development lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (space systems)
Builds
Spacecraft systems, mission systems, and enabling components for national security and space exploration
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering principles, requirements management, system architecture, system integration, verification and validation (V&V), technical risk management
Preferred skills
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), spacecraft subsystems knowledge, project management, technical baseline and configuration management, team leadership
Technologies
DOORS, CAMEO EA, Rhapsody, Matlab, SysML
Responsibilities
Specify, architect, and integrate complex system solutions; derive, decompose, allocate, trace, and manage system requirements and architectures; define and document system concepts of operation; support development milestone reviews by creating artifacts; oversee system integration and verification activities; identify and manage technical risks and develop mitigation strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with potential for leading small teams
