GEOINT Space Systems Engineer

The GEOINT Space Systems Engineer (Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer – Systems and Mission Assurance Engineering) will lead matrixed engineering support for current and next‑generation space systems, working closely with customers and subject‑matter experts to ensure mission integration and product quality.

This full‑time, on‑site position is located at Aerospace’s facilities in Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA.

• Provide technical leadership and coordination throughout all phases of complex space programs, from acquisition and design to launch, initialization and operations.
• Assess design, build, and test activities for payload and bus hardware, ensuring technical rigor and compliance with mission objectives.
• Develop and assess mission CONOPS, requirements, and test programs with a focus on mission integration and product quality.
• Coordinate cross‑organizational teams of Aerospace Engineering Technology Group (ETG) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to provide customers with technical reach‑back for issue resolution and independent assessments of technical performance.
• Support enterprise testing to verify end‑to‑end system performance and operational readiness.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment with many interesting technical challenges that require strategy, critical thinking, and collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressively more responsible spacecraft systems engineering experience.
• Track record of coordinating or participating in multi‑disciplinary technical team efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate technical recommendations.
• Experience supporting hardware acquisition and lifecycle activities, including design, build, integration, and test.
• Willingness to travel domestically as frequently as once a month (more typically every other month).
• Current and active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph (issued by the U.S. federal government). U.S. citizenship is required.

• Advanced degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience with electro‑optical systems, including visible and IR.
• Understanding of systems engineering processes used in government space acquisition, such as requirements development and verification.
• Experience with satellite launch, initialization, operations, and maintenance.
• Experience with mission‑level analysis and architecting activities.
• Prior experience working in an engineering matrix that supports program office and customer senior leadership.

Competitive compensation range: $117,300 – $226,900 annually. Benefits include comprehensive health‑care and wellness plans; paid holidays, sick time, and vacation; flexible work schedules, including telework options; 401(k) plan with company match; flexible spending accounts; variable pay program; relocation assistance; professional growth and development; education assistance; inclusive work environment.

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