Sr. Systems Engineer - Space Technologies, Satellite Systems

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1300 Britt Street Southeast, Albuquerque, NMtime type:
Full time posted on:
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January 10, 2026 (17 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
** AV is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Space Tech Division. We handle the design, development, and manufacturing of space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical solutions for customers across the growing industry of space.

The Systems Engineering Team is responsible for driving success and continuity across all programs while owning a variety of tasks. As a Senior Systems Engineer on this team, you will be responsible for:
* Developing and maintaining Interface Control Specifications for space-based processing, controls, and electro-optical systems
* Leading the development of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Management Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, Interface Control Documents, System Integration Plans, and Test Plans
* Owning the requirements generation, analysis, decomposition, and review with customers
* Analyzing user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to aid in developing system/subsystem requirements specifications
* Managing system requirements and leading design/development activities
* Developing system architecture and system design documentation
* Communicating with other program personnel, customers, and senior executives
* Supporting lab and field acceptance testing
* Taking responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility
* Mentoring other Systems Engineers to help increase team knowledge and expertise
* Driving division-wide process creation and upkeep
* Integrating between different areas of engineering expertise to support design and development
* Capturing design and how it satisfies requirements and test readiness
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
* 8 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred).
* Experience with tools supporting design, development, modeling, analysis, testing, and delivery of components, assemblies, and systems.
* Experience with advanced system engineering tools and software (e.g. CAMEO, Reliance, python, MATLAB, ANSYS).
* Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and methodologies including PM&P, Mission Assurance verification analyses (e.g., Reliability, Stress Derating, Radiation Effects, etc.).
* Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements, including AS9100D.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.
** Desired

Qualifications:

*** Master’s degree in systems engineering, space, aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or optical systems.
* 10+ years of device engineering experience, preferably encompassing a variety of direct experience across multiple disciplines, such as mechanical, optical, electrical, software, firmware, and controls for space capabilities.
* Demonstrated engineering management and team leadership skills, preferably in the execution of programs from inception and scoping through execution and delivery.
* Demonstrated success of the development and implementation of Systems Engineering policies, practices, and procedures (e.g. engineering rigor/documentation, MBSE, innovation).
* Current/Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
** Clearance Level
** No Clearance The salary range for this role is:$107,370 - $152,250

Aero Vironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.
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