Senior Space-Based Sensing Engineer - AMTI SME

Astrion; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking Senior and SME Engineers to provide SETA support for a space-based AMTI program, based in Chantilly, VA. You will work with government leadership and industry partners across the full lifecycle from design through launch.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in aerospace/space defense, MBSE experience with SysML, and strong communication to brief senior leadership. TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• 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 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 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

Responsibilities

• Provide SETA support across the full lifecycle from design through launch and early operations
• Offer independent technical assessment and mission-focused insight to government leadership
• Bridge government and industry with advisory guidance on space-based sensing systems

Skills

Aerospace experience

Lifecycle experience

ISR/radar background

MBSESysML

Brief senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's in aerospace or EE or physics

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Cameo/MagicDraw

Job description

Astrion is seeking Senior and SME Engineers to provide SETA support for a space-based AMTI program, based in Chantilly, VA. You will work with government leadership and industry partners across the full lifecycle from design through launch.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in aerospace/space defense, MBSE experience with SysML, and strong communication to brief senior leadership. TS/SCI clearance preferred.