SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to develop, integrate, and test satellite ground system solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in defining ground system architectures, coordinating interdisciplinary engineering efforts, managing requirements, risks, interfaces, and configurations, and ensuring cohesive technical execution across multiple teams. This senior position is ideal for candidates with deep systems engineering expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams, resolve cross-cutting technical challenges, and drive successful program outcomes in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Provides systems engineering expertise and technical guidance to management, program managers, and customers regarding project feasibility, technical approaches, requirements, risks, and system impacts

Manages cross-functional engineering coordination across software, hardware, and support teams to ensure technical alignment, schedule execution, and compliance with program requirements

Manages system engineering activities including requirements development, system design and analysis, hardware and software integration, maintenance of technical baselines and program documentation, and verification and test

Proactively identifies technical and programmatic risks and develops robust mitigation and contingency strategies

Evaluates vendor and subcontractor capabilities to ensure delivered products and services satisfy system-level requirements

Supports proposal and business development activities through technical leadership, customer engagement, and coordination of engineering inputs.

Works directly with the Government Customer daily

18+ years of applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 16+ years with a master’s degree, or 12+ years with a PhD

• S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.Government security clearance
• Recognized systems engineering expert with broad knowledge across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, software, controls, and other engineering disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to lead and provide technical oversight for complex, high-risk engineering programs
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively under pressure and maintain customer confidence in complex technical and programmatic environments
• Mastery of systems engineering processes including requirements development, verification, risk management, interface control, configuration management, trade studies, and integration of agile development practices
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain technical baselines, produce high-quality engineering documentation, and provide accurate cost and schedule inputs
• Ability to travel as required

Experience with mission planning for government programs

Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices related to satellite operations

Experience with satellite ground station equipment and connectivity, including antennas and RF systems

Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and their integration with ground systems

*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. 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. The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

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