Senior Space Based Sensing Integration Engineer
$190kASTRION, INC.
Overview Senior Space Based Sensing Integration Engineer LOCATION: Chantilly, VA JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: TS/SCI w/CIPoly TRAVEL: As Needed SALARY RANGE: Estimated $190,000 + annually* *depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications Position Overview Astrion is seeking a Senior level engineer to provide SETA (Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance) support to a government program office responsible for the SBST PAE ( Space-Based Sensing and Targeting Portfolio Acquisition Executive) This role places you at the center of a high-visibility, fast-paced program, working directly with government leadership and industry partners to ensure mission success. You will provide independent technical assessment, systems engineering expertise, and mission-focused insight across the full lifecycle from design through launch and early operations. If you're a technically strong engineer who thrives in a government advisory role, understands how to bridge government and industry, and wants to contribute to a next-generation space-based radar mission, we encourage you to apply. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field (Master's or PhD preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in aerospace, space systems, or defense programs
- Demonstrated experience across the full system lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, test, and operations)
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Requirements Traceability
- Architecture development
- Mission data processing or ground system architectures
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML tools (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw)
- Ability to assess contractor technical performance and provide independent recommendations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership
- Prior experience supporting a government program office (SETA or similar role)
- Familiarity with DoD/IC acquisition processes (JCIDS, DoD 5000 series)
- Experience working with prime contractors and major subcontractors
- Background in:
- Satellite and payload engineering
- Communications systems and architectures
- Crypto integration in space systems
- Multi-sensor integration and data fusion
- Experience supporting:
- Integration & test campaigns
- Launch site operations and readiness reviews
- Early orbit operations/commissioning
- Proficiency with tools such as:
- Cameo/MagicDraw
- Tableau
- Confluence, Jira, DOORS
- Python, MATLAB, or similar analytical tools
- Provide independent technical assessment of contractor designs, architectures, and performance
- Support systems engineering lifecycle activities, including requirements development, design reviews, integration, test, and verification
- Evaluate radar payload performance, modeling, and system-level trade studies
- Assess RF hardware development and production testing
- Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering efforts, including system performance modeling and multi-sensor integration
- Analyze and validate end-to-end mission performance (sensor, ground, processing, dissemination)
- Participate in and support major program design reviews
- Provide technical risk identification and mitigation recommendations to government leadership
- Develop and deliver briefings and decision support materials for senior stakeholders
- Collaborate with government and contractor teams using tools such as Cameo, Tableau, and Confluence
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