Space Vehicle Systems Engineer

Required

• Active Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance required; ability to obtain and maintain access to additional programs as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience, preferably in spacecraft, aerospace, or defense hardware development.
• Strong grounding in systems engineering principles, requirements management, and verification and validation methodologies.
• Working knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and their interdependencies, including attitude control, power, thermal, propulsion, communications, and command and data handling.
• Proficiency in requirements management tools and systems engineering software (e.g., DOORS, Jira, SysML).
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices, such as INCOSE standards and NASA systems engineering guidelines.
• Experience with mission analysis or modeling tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer is a plus.
• Familiarity with space communications protocols and standards (e.g., CCSDS, S-band, X-band) is a plus.
• Prior experience supporting government customers, prime contractors, or DoD program reviews strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment.