Experienced Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer

Experienced Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer

Job
Date Posted:
November 26, 2025

The 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. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.

• Provide specialized expertise in critical business areas and advise management at the branch and division level on feasibility of new projects, systems, and technical approaches.
• Support the government customer in daily interaction with high levels of professionalism.
• Lead system‑level design efforts and function as Project/Lead Engineer for major programs, directing and evaluating engineering activities across disciplines.
• Develop, apply, and advance hardware and systems engineering methods, theories, and research techniques to solve complex technical problems.
• Coordinate and integrate interdisciplinary engineering efforts across software, hardware, thermal, structural, optical, electrical, and related domains.
• Define, develop, and manage interfaces between development teams to ensure consistent understanding, alignment, and technical integrity throughout development.
• Gather system‑level requirements, evaluate design alternatives, perform systems analysis, and decompose solutions into actionable engineering tasks.
• Manage system development tasks including design, integration, verification, and formal testing.
• Create, maintain, and lead documentation, processes, and technical baselines required for program planning, execution, and reviews.
• Provide technical recommendations, corrections, and guidance on engineering approaches and analyses.
• Review relevant literature, patents, and current practices to inform system development and maintain technical rigor.
• Advise Program Managers on technical requirements, system impacts, and risks; serve as a technical interface with customers as needed.
• Assist Program Managers in leading development teams, tracking risks, requirements, interfaces, configurations, and project performance.
• Coordinate engineering and technical support staff to ensure deliverables meet requirements, comply with organizational standards, and remain on schedule and within budget.
• Lead or support development of mission concepts of operations (CONOPS), operational uses, and system maneuver strategies.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor capabilities to ensure delivered products and services satisfy system‑level requirements.
• Support or lead proposal efforts, including managing small projects, coordinating technical inputs, and developing long‑term customer relationships.
• Cultivate business development opportunities and maintain professional relationships with customers to secure follow‑on work.
• Present technical work at conferences or meetings as required.
• Mentor mid‑level and junior engineers, contributing to workforce development and improving organizational systems engineering capability.
• Proactively identify technical and programmatic risks and develop robust mitigation and contingency strategies.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in applicable field.
• 18+ years of applicable experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 16+ years with a master’s degree, or 12+ years with a PhD.
• Must be a U.S.…