Senior System Engineer

Momentum • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

MOMENTUM is a rapidly growing technology solutions company delivering innovative technology, engineering, and intelligence solutions across the DoD sector. The Senior System Engineer role provides SETA (Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance) support to a government program office responsible for the development and deployment of a space-based Air Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) system. 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. This is an opportunity for 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-generation space-based radar mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• Active Top Secret SCI with CI Poly or the ability to get a CI Poly after hire
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, space systems, or defense programs
• Demonstrated experience across the full system lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, test, and operations)
• Strong background in space-based ISR systems, radar systems, or RF payloads
• Experience with one or more of the following: Radar system design or radar signal processing, RF payload development and production testing, Performance modeling and estimation (e.g., detection, tracking, coverage), Mission data processing or ground system architectures
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML tools (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw)
• Ability to assess contractor technical performance and provide independent recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior