Lead Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Test Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Lead Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer
Herndon, VA Pay From: $150,000 per year MUST:
Experienced Lead Aerospace Payload Systems Engineer 10+ years of relevant experience with a preference for prior experience developing systems for military or space applications
Experience in Systems Engineering with an emphasis on requirements development, test planning, test documentation, and systems integration, verification, and validation
Experience developing and managing system and subsystem requirements flowdown
Demonstrated ability to lead the implementation of systems engineering best practices and tools from the ground up
Experience with systems engineering and requirements management software tools including model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
Ability to effectively communicate technical results and report problems through written and/or graphical formats
Experience with space-based and/or electro-optical hardware is a plus
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or optics, with a master's degree preferred
DUTIES:
- Work in cross-functional teams with program managers, scientists, and engineers to develop new technologies and laser systems for military and space applications
- System level oversight of product development including review and approval of system and subsystem requirements, decomposition of requirements and allocation to system, subsystem, and component levels
- Reduce customer specifications and technical governing documents into design and test requirements, track compliance and verification through design, assembly, integration, and test completion
- Manage requirements baselines including traceability between system, subsystem, and component specifications through a formal requirements management process
- Lead development of internal and external interfaces through a formal interface management process
- Perform technology assessments and trade studies
- Conduct risk assessments and analyses
- Lead investigations and develop solutions to technical problems
- Lead the development of test processes, test equipment designs, test configurations, and systems integration
- Design and support the execution of system and subsystem verification testing
- Support bid and proposal efforts and assist in the development of new business
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".
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