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Astrion · 2 days ago

Senior Systems Engineer

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Astrion is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, in support of the Rapid Architecture Prototyping and Integration Development (RAPID) laboratory at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. This role involves leading architecture design, requirements development, and risk management for advanced space architectures, playing a critical role in shaping resilient space systems for the U.S. Space Force.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead reporting to the RAPID Program Manager and Technical Director

Lead and participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder briefings

Collaborate with government stakeholders and other program offices to align objectives

Guide and mentor junior engineers and subcontractors

Develop and manage system-of-systems-level requirements, ensuring traceability across subsystems

Oversee interface definitions, validation, and verification activities

Lead identification and mitigation of technical risks in software, hardware, and network domains

Develop and review operational concepts (CONOPS) and mission-level use cases

Support the development of preliminary and detailed system architectures

Conduct system-level trade studies and support algorithm and modeling efforts

Assist in the development of test plans and review of test results

Participate in integration and system-level validation activities

Apply best practices in systems engineering using tools and frameworks to drive results

Communicate risk posture and technical status to program and customer leadership

Qualification

Systems engineering experienceModel-Based Systems EngineeringProficient in engineering toolsSpace systems experienceIT infrastructure knowledgeDoDAFSysML understandingAnalytical skillsIndependent problem solvingTime managementCommunication skills