Postdoc Space Systems Engineer — NASA Mission Lead

George Mason University; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Mission Systems Engineer sponsored by the NASA Landolt Mission. The role advances mission design, development, and testing across payload, software, and bus subsystems.

You will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and partners from multiple institutions to deliver system-level solutions and rigorous documentation for NASA reviews and publications. Hybrid eligible, located in Fairfax, VA, with a commitment to diversity and inclusive

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a related field (PhD or equivalent in Aerospace or Systems Engineering or related field with emphasis on space systems development).
• Experience conducting systems engineering for a space-domain project or similar domain.
• Knowledge of systems engineering procedures and practices applicable to space projects.
• Familiarity with NASA procedures and practices or those of other spacefaring organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of NASA Landolt Mission lifecycle activities including coordination across subsystems (payload, software, bus).
• Co-manage daily operations, resources, and technical priorities for mission success.
• Develop documentation and technical publications for mission reviews and NASA requirements.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, students, project management, and external partners across institutions.
• Communicate decisions, outcomes, and timelines to Landolt Mission team.

Skills

Space systems engineering

NASA procedures

Systems engineering

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Hybrid mission experience

Education

PhD or equivalent in Aerospace or Systems Engineering

Job description

George Mason University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Mission Systems Engineer sponsored by the NASA Landolt Mission. The role advances mission design, development, and testing across payload, software, and bus subsystems.

You will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and partners from multiple institutions to deliver system-level solutions and rigorous documentation for NASA reviews and publications. Hybrid eligible, located in Fairfax, VA, with a commitment to diversity and inclusive