Senior Systems Engineer

Astrion•Albuquerque, NM

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Systems Engineer LOCATION: On Site - Kirtland AFB, NM JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: Active TS/SCI clearance CERTIFICATION: N/A TRAVEL: <10% 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 is a lead technical role driving architecture design, requirements development, and risk management for advanced, system-of-systems space architectures. The RAPID Lab plays a critical role in shaping the future of resilient space systems for the U.S. Space Force.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required
Active TS/SCI clearance prior to start
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field
Minimum 5+ years of relevant technical engineering experience
2+ years of systems engineering experience on large-scale ($100M+) government programs
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or Enterprise Architect
Proficient in systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Jama, Jira, Confluence
Ability to lead technical discussions and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex systems and technical requirements
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Self-motivated and capable of independent problem solving

Nice To Haves

Experience with space systems, satellite communications, or secure ground systems
Background in IT infrastructure and networked systems
Familiarity with defense acquisition processes or similar government frameworks
Experience conducting trade studies, algorithm development, or system-level modeling
Understanding of DoDAF or SysML for architectural frameworks
Prior experience working with senior government or military leadership

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