Mid-Level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer

Job ID: 9536
Date Posted: September 21 2026

Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team where youll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for a mid-level Systems Engineer to join our Strategic and Military Space Division.

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a motivated mid-level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will play a key role in defining system architecture coordinating interdisciplinary engineering efforts managing requirements risks interfaces and configurations and ensuring cohesive technical execution across multiple teams. This mid-level role is ideal for candidates with a broad technical foundation across multiple engineering disciplines strong analytical and communication skills and a desire to contribute to team-based problem-solving in a dynamic mission-driven environment.

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nations defense capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle including requirements development design integration verification validation and test
• Gathers and analyzes system-level requirements evaluate design alternatives perform systems analyses and decompose solutions into actionable engineering requirements and tasks
• Develops and maintains system architecture interfaces requirements and technical baselines
• Develops verification approaches and maintains requirements traceability to ensure requirements are satisfied and verified
• Identifies tracks and supports mitigation of technical risks and issues
• Creates and maintains programmatic and technical documentation required for effective planning execution and technical reviews
• Supports system integration test planning and execution
• Communicate technical recommendations status issues and risks to engineering teams program leadership customers and other stakeholders
• Participates in technical reviews and contributes to resolution of cross-disciplinary technical issues

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance
• BS in engineering or related science and 4-10 years of relevant experience or a MS and 2-8 years of relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of multiple fields: mechanical electrical thermal optical software controls astrodynamics navigation propulsion or guidance
• Experience with requirements development decomposition traceability and verification
• Experience with system architecture interface definition and management trade studies risk management and configuration management
• Knowledge of system engineering tools and analysis methods
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present technical concepts clearly
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment
• Ability to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Existing TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes.
• Experience supporting technical planning cost or schedule development
• Experience with small satellite programs including risk mitigations hardware development and testing
• Understanding of the space environment

Salary Range:

• $90000-$150000
• This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role level location market conditions and individual qualifications including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidates preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL

SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package . Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites sensors and instruments ground systems and data processing and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers scientists technicians and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL we strive to uphold a culture of respect collaboration empowerment and accountability. We listen with open minds seek to understand diverse perspectives and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge involving others and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership act with integrity and be accountable. Above all we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

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Required Experience:

Manager