Senior Space Based Sensing Integration Engineer in Chantilly

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Overview

Senior Space Based Sensing Integration Engineer

LOCATION: Chantilly, VA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI w/CIPoly

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $190,000 + annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Position Overview

Astrion is seeking a Senior level engineer to provide SETA (Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance) support to a government program office responsible for the SBST PAE ( Space-Based Sensing and Targeting Portfolio Acquisition Executive)

This role places you at the center of a high-visibility, fast-paced program, working directly with government leadership and industry partners to ensure mission success. You will provide independent technical assessment, systems engineering expertise, and mission-focused insight across the full lifecycle from design through launch and early operations.

If you're a technically strong engineer who thrives in a government advisory role, understands how to bridge government and industry, and wants to contribute to a next- space-based radar mission, we encourage you to apply.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

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• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field (Master’s or PhD )
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• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, space systems, or defense programs
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• Demonstrated experience across the full system lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, test, and operations)
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• Experience with one or more of the following:n
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  • Requirements Traceability
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  • Architecture development
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  • Mission data processing or ground system architectures
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• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML tools (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw)
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• Ability to assess contractor technical performance and provide independent recommendations
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

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• Prior experience supporting a government program office (SETA or similar role)
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• Familiarity with DoD/IC acquisition processes (JCIDS, DoD 5000 series)
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• Experience working with prime contractors and major subcontractors
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• Background in:
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• Satellite and payload engineering
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• Communications systems and architectures
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• Crypto integration in space systems
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• Multi-sensor integration and data fusion
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• Experience supporting:
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• Integration & test campaigns
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• Launch site operations and readiness reviews
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• Early orbit operations/commissioning
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• Proficiency with tools such as:
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• Cameo/MagicDraw
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• Tableau
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• Confluence, Jira, DOORS
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• Python, MATLAB, or similar analytical tools
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RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Provide independent technical assessment of contractor designs, architectures, and performance
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• Support systems engineering lifecycle activities, including requirements development, design reviews, integration, test, and verification
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• Evaluate radar payload performance, modeling, and system-level trade studies
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• Assess RF hardware development and production testing
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• Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering efforts, including system performance modeling and multi-sensor integration
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• Analyze and validate end-to-end mission performance (sensor, ground, processing, dissemination)
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• Participate in and support major program design reviews
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• Provide technical risk identification and mitigation recommendations to government leadership
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• Develop and deliver briefings and decision support materials for senior stakeholders
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• Collaborate with government and contractor teams using tools such as Cameo, Tableau, and Confluence
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