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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS 

• 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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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