Applied R&D Systems Engineer Security Clearance
Job in
Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20151, USA
Listed on 2026-02-21
Listing for:
Noblis
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Robotics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities Noblis ESI is seeking an R&D Systems Engineer to support our government customer on-site in Chantilly, VA.
Responsibilities Include:
* Technical review and assessment of concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces, and operation of space and ground systems.
* Feasibility and applicability of relevant systems and technologies to ground systems and machine learning capabilities.
* Analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance and improve knowledge and understanding of systems, technology, and architecture tradeoffs.
* Technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and mission operations for machine learning systems.
* Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations. Brief USG staff and industry partners, as requested.
* Active member of enterprise R&D, learning, and innovation environment creating, gathering, and sharing knowledge to grow organizational competency and capability.
Required Qualifications
* Active Top Secret/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
* US Citizenship is required.
* Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience OR PhD with 1 year of experience.
* Knowledge, skills, and abilities in space ground systems.
* Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
* Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
* Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations. Desired Qualifications
* Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one or more of the following:
* Systems engineering and integration applied to spacecraft, ground, and launch systems.
* R&D of space and/or ground systems.
* System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations.
* Spacecraft subsystems (power, thermal, attitude control, guidance, navigation, data processing, space-to-ground and/or space-to-space communications, payloads).
* Overhead space systems collection in one or more domains (signals, imagery).
* Flight safety and/or Mission Assurance of space systems.
* Artificial Intelligence and/or Machine Learning technologies.
* System modeling & simulation and/or system performance analysis.
* IC mission, organizations, disciplines, systems, and/or processes. Overview Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI , and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions.
Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis
-About Us Why work at a Noblis company? Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards . Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.
* Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other…
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