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Sr. Scientist, Space Based Electronics

Brilliance Cyber Systems INC
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

Role : Sr. Scientist, Space Based Electronics

Location : Fairfax, Virginia

Duration : Full Time / Permanent

Job Description :

Our client is hiring a Sr. Scientist and recognized thought leader to support their Space Electronics Systems Business. You will be the most senior technical role within the business and have a major impact on the performance, trajectory and growth in the space electronics market. You will need a deep, multi-disciplinary technical understanding of space electronics with demonstrated success leading a family of products. You will need strong communication skills and ability to bridge technical concepts and architectures to business leaders throughout the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

You will develop, maintain and promulgate the master product / technology roadmap, next-generation products, intellectual property and development log, and assess the competition and business position in the marketplace.

You will have ultimate decision authority on technical matters related to product / technology areas on space systems programs, including internal research and development programs.

Your role will provide ultimate judgement / direction on the technical adequacy of design, analysis and testing activities; informed by cost and schedule, to align with business strategy.

You will work closely with Engineering (Common Design Element Owners and Product Family Owners) and Director of Programs to ensure the technical execution on multiple internal / external programs meet PMO requirements.

You will lead and complete activities related to business development including lead generation, opportunity capture, concept development, and proposal development / review.

Act as a technical focal point for internal / external customers ensuring satisfaction with all technical efforts including participation in customer and government review boards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Certification :  Master's degree (doctorate preferred) in technical field related to engineering or physics.

Years of Experience :  14 years of total experience

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABIILITIES

You need to have 10 years of experience in engineering.

You also need 5-7 years in hands-on leadership role.

You must have extensive experience in space systems design (satellites, payloads, launch systems, etc.) and electronics hardware used in space missions.

You will need expertise in space-grade electronics, including radiation-hardened systems, power systems, communications, and control electronics used in space applications.

Strong knowledge of embedded systems, microprocessors, and real-time software for space missions is required.

You must have experience testing and validating space electronics, including environmental testing (thermal, vacuum, radiation) and compliance with space mission standards (e.g., DoD, NASA, ESA, etc).

Must Have :

Must have an Master's degree (doctorate preferred) electrical engineering degree.

Must be an expert with space based FPGA, antenna, RF, or Embedded software and power systems ( relevant experience should be min 15 - 20 years)

Must be a recognized industry expert in space based electronics.

Extensive hands on experience in space systems design (satellites, payloads, launch systems, etc.) and electronics hardware used in space missions.

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