Systems Engineer IV

• Lead systems engineering activities across the lifecycle, including requirements development, system design, integration, and testing.
• Define and document system architectures, requirements, and interface control documents.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve programmatic, technical, and mission assurance challenges.
• Conduct technical analysis to support system integration, verification, and validation.
• Support ground architecture design, acquisition strategies, and operational mission planning.
• Develop execution plans for system test strategies, risk management, and digital engineering activities.
• Engage in technical discussions, status reporting, and decision-making with Aerospace and Government leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in systems engineering or space operations (satellite or ground systems focus preferred).
• Proficiency in systems engineering fundamentals, including requirements management, integration, and testing.
• Experience with system architecture design, hardware/software interface definition, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with operational mission ground systems and command & control concepts.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Ability to work onsite due to the classified nature of the project and travel up to 20%.

• Experience in protected MILSATCOM or related systems, including EHF terminal operations (SMART-T, NMT).
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, STK, SQL) and digital engineering techniques.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems, telemetry, and command & control operations.
• Expertise in cross-mission program collaboration, system test planning, and digital twin development.
• Certification in systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE CSEP) is a plus.

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000