Lead Systems Engineer

Astrion

Albuquerque, NM

Job Description
Job Description
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Lead Systems Engineer
LOCATION: On Site - Kirtland AFB, NM
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Secret Clearance
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: <10%

Astrion is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, in support of the Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) laboratory at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. This is a lead technical role driving architecture design, requirements development, and risk management for advanced, system-of-systems space architectures. The RAPID Lab plays a critical role in shaping the future of resilient space systems for the U.S. Space Force.
R EQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
U.S. Citizenship required
DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field
Minimum 3+ years of relevant technical engineering experience
Experience with space systems, satellite communications, or secure ground systems
Ability to lead technical discussions and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex systems and technical requirements
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Self-motivated and capable of independent problem solving
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
DoD TS/SCI clearance
Background in IT infrastructure and networked systems
Familiarity with defense acquisition processes or similar government frameworks
Experience conducting trade studies, algorithm development, or system-level modeling
2+ years of systems engineering experience on large-scale ($100M+) government programs
Proficient in systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Jama, Jira, Confluence
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or Enterprise Architect
Prior experience working with senior government or military leadership
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the technical lead reporting to the RAPID Program Manager and Technical Director
Lead and participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder briefings
Collaborate with government stakeholders and other program offices to align objectives
Guide and mentor junior engineers and subcontractors
Develop and manage system-of-systems-level requirements, ensuring traceability across subsystems
Oversee interface definitions, validation, and verification activities
Lead identification and mitigation of technical risks in software, hardware, and network domains
Develop and review operational concepts (CONOPS) and mission-level use cases
Support the development of preliminary and detailed system architectures
Conduct system-level trade studies and support algorithm and modeling efforts
Assist in the development of test plans and review of test results
Participate in integration and system-level validation activities
Apply best practices in systems engineering using tools and frameworks to drive results
Communicate risk posture and technical status to program and customer leadership
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