Senior Space-Based Sensing Integration Architect

Astrion; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Space Based Sensing Integration Engineer to provide SETA support on a government program from design through launch and early operations. The role places you beside government leadership and industry partners to ensure mission success.

You will deliver independent technical assessments across the full lifecycle and bridge government and industry perspectives on a next-generation space-based radar mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• 10+ years in aerospace/space systems/defense programs.
• Experience across full system lifecycle ( requirements, design, integration, test, operations ).
• Experience with MBSE/SysML tools (Cameo/MagicDraw) and using contractor performance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent technical assessment of designs, architectures and performance.
• Support lifecycle activities: requirements, design reviews, integration, test and verification.
• Evaluate radar payload performance, modeling and system-level trade studies.
• Support MBSE and digital engineering, including multi-sensor integration.
• Develop briefings and decision materials for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Requirements tracing

Architecture development

MBSE/SysML

Communication with leadership

Radar/ground system knowledge

MBSE tools (Cameo/MagicDraw)

Education

Bachelor’s in aerospace/EE/physics or related

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Cameo/MagicDraw

Tableau

Confluence/Jira/DOORS

Python/MATLAB

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Senior Space Based Sensing Integration Engineer to provide SETA support on a government program from design through launch and early operations. The role places you beside government leadership and industry partners to ensure mission success.

You will deliver independent technical assessments across the full lifecycle and bridge government and industry perspectives on a next-generation space-based radar mission.