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Umbra · 4 hours ago

Space Mission Systems Engineer

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Umbra is an American space technology company focused on redefining space through advanced systems and solutions. The Space Mission Systems Engineer will develop mission solutions and architectures, interface with customers, and lead technical teams throughout the space program life cycle.

AerospaceGeospatialImage RecognitionInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the development of integrated space and ground solution concepts using Umbra's current and emerging technologies to support Government-directed missions

Conduct mission systems engineering, performance analysis, and use case evaluations for conceptual designs and architectural solutions for existing and potential customers

Contribute to the company's technical portfolio development, ensuring alignment between strategy, future mission requirements, and commercial objectives

Assist the Director of Engineering in building a robust Modeling and Simulation capability to guide the architecture, development, and evolution of Umbra's space-based systems

Support Umbra Government Program capture efforts as a key technical contributor, including authoring and reviewing formal proposals and responses

Support Umbra Government Programs of record as a key technical contributor and lead engineer, including con-ops development, requirement development, gate reviews, V&V, contract deliverables, and other systems engineering functions

Travel approximately 15% to Umbra facilities in California, Washington D.C., and partner and customer sites

Perform other professional duties as assigned

Qualification

Systems architecture designSpace systems engineeringModel-based systems engineeringTechnical degree in engineeringAnalytical problem-solvingCommunication skillsInnovative solutionsTeam environmentWillingness for security clearanceSatellite subsystemsSoftware architecture principlesSystem simulation toolsCollaborationCritical thinking