Senior Systems Engineer

ASTRION, INC.

Overview

Senior Systems Engineer

LOCATION: On Site - Kirtland AFB, NM

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI clearance

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: <10%

Astrion is seeking a Senior 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

U.S. Citizenship required

Active TS/SCI clearance prior to start

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field

Minimum 5+ years of relevant technical engineering experience

2+ years of systems engineering experience on large-scale ($100M+) government programs

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or Enterprise Architect

Proficient in systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Jama, Jira, Confluence

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

Experience with space systems, satellite communications, or secure ground systems

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

Understanding of DoDAF or SysML for architectural frameworks

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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