Senior Principal Mission Engineer; ERD

Summary

Position Title:

Senior Principal Mission Engineer (ERD)
Position
Location(s):
Hybrid;
Chantilly, VA;
Colorado Springs, CO;
El Segundo, CA
Final date to receive applications:
June 30, 2026
Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Security Clearance

• Develop a Requirements Verification Trace Matrix (RVTM) for the Enterprise Requirements Document (ERD).
• Plan data aggregation from component programs, SDA and T3PI analysis to show compliance with the ERD.
• Review government scenarios from PWSA enterprise and prior tranches to ensure that T3 scenarios are consistent.
• Develop and brief data packages that provide analysis results to inform government decision-makers.
• Collaborate with prime contractors, other team contractors, government civilians, FFRDCs, SETAs and members of the SDA.

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s Degree in Math, Science or Engineering with 15+ Years of demonstrated system engineering and integration experience with space, ground, operations and sustainment segments of DoD or NRO programs with a proven delivery record, or a bachelor’s degree in Math, Science or Engineering with 17+ Years of demonstrated experience.
• Experience working across space and ground segment organizations to coordinate and identify system requirements that ensure end-to-end mission performance requirements are met.
• Strong understanding of and practical experience in modeling, simulation, and mission analysis techniques and tools.
• Experienced self-starter who collaborates well on seeking solutions, and who works well in a team environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with SDA/DoW/NRO customers in an acquisition environment, with space and/or ground systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience working on Space Mission V&V at the mission level

• Overhead Persistent Infra Red (OPIR), and/or other missile defense or related space-based ISR experience.
• Experience analyzing System Availability (Aoor Af)

The salary range for this role is $180,000 - $240,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Other benefits to promote health, wellness, and a positive work-life balance

Trusted Space, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment are decided based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business need.