Lead ConOps & Architecture Engineer – Experimental Space Programs

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced Systems Engineer to support space vehicle missions, MBSE, and architecture development. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive complex trade studies, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure mission success.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in systems engineering and software integration, plus an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. A BS degree in engineering or closely related field is required.

Qualifications

• Requires active U.S.Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering-related field.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• 5+ years in systems engineering, systems integration, and/or software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support technology integration for space vehicles and missions.
• Lead and drive complex system trade studies to closure.
• Ensure proper system architecture to support mission objectives.
• Lead functional analysis and decomposition for mission activities.
• Coordinate with diverse stakeholders to resolve cross-segment issues.
• Utilise MBSE tools to capture system architecture and operational concept.

Skills

MBSE

Systems Engineering

Satellite Systems Engineering

Cross-Functional Leadership

Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Software Engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree

Job description

• Support technology integration for and development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions
• Develop and present review packages to internal and external senior leadership
• Work proactively and independently in a fast-paced, demanding atmosphere
• Lead and drive complex system trade studies to closure
• Ensure proper system architecture is in place to support mission objectives
• Lead functional analysis and decomposition for mission activities
• Coordinate with diverse stakeholders to resolve cross-segment issues
• Utilise Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to capture the system architecture and operational concept

Requirements

• This position requires an active U.S.Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing cross-functional or cross-organizational teams within engineering and/or test.
• 3+ years of direct experience with Satellite Systems Engineering groups.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, and/or software engineering.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and systems integration, with a strong background in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex system architectures for space vehicle missions. Holds an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance and a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Systems Engineering
• Satellite Systems Engineering
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Systems Integration
• Software Engineering
• Functional Analysis
• System Architecture
• Complex System Trade Studies

Soft Skills

• Proactive Problem Solving
• Independent Work
• Stakeholder Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree

Industry Keywords

• Space Vehicles
• Mission Objectives
• Engineering Technology
• Cross-Organizational Teams