Lead Mission Systems Engineer, LEO Satellites

Strativ Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativ Group is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to own and drive systems engineering for next‑gen LEO satellite missions, leading cross‑discipline teams across spacecraft, payload, ground systems and communications.

You will manage requirements, interfaces, and verification activities, develop ICDs, support AI&T, and coordinate with government customers on reviews and milestones, with a strong emphasis on MBSE and systems thinking.

Qualifications

• Experience in the space industry is essential.
• 8+ years of systems engineering across complex space or satellite programs.
• Experience with requirements management, system architecture, interface control and verification & validation.
• Experience supporting satellite development from design through delivery.
• Familiarity with MBSE, DOORS, Cameo or SysML is beneficial.
• Previous experience on US government space or satellite programs is highly desirable.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance, where required.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities for LEO satellite missions from requirements to integration, testing and delivery.
• Own mission requirements, system interfaces, verification and validation activities.
• Develop and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and ensure traceability and compliance.
• Support spacecraft Assembly, Integration & Test activities, including environmental testing and system-level verification.
• Coordinate with engineering teams across spacecraft bus, payload, RF/communications and ground systems.
• Act as a key technical interface with government customers, supporting reviews and program milestones.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

DOORS

SysML

Cameo

Requirements management

System architecture

Interface control

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

SysML

Job description

Strativ Group is seeking a Mission Systems Engineer to own and drive systems engineering for next‑gen LEO satellite missions, leading cross‑discipline teams across spacecraft, payload, ground systems and communications.

You will manage requirements, interfaces, and verification activities, develop ICDs, support AI&T, and coordinate with government customers on reviews and milestones, with a strong emphasis on MBSE and systems thinking.