Senior Space Systems Engineer (Remote)

Trident Systems; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Leaves

Annual bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead and collaborate across RF, processing, networking, and data storage domains for space applications. The role emphasizes systems engineering leadership, risk management, and design review participation.

Remote work is supported, with occasional travel to Fairfax, VA up to 25%. You will partner with program managers and chief engineers to deliver reliable, high-performance space hardware from concept through qualification and production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 4+ years with a master's degree
• Demonstrated experience leading the development and delivery of complex spaceflight or aerospace hardware from concept through qualification, production, and customer delivery.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more engineering disciplines with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple technical domains.
• Proficient in application of systems engineering methodology to product design and development
• Ability to balance technical performance with program cost and schedule targets
• Excellent organization and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse engineering team in the development of advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and/or data storage units for space applications using systems engineering methodology
• Lead systems engineering activities on assigned programs, including systems analysis, technical baseline management, requirements development, verification and validation.
• Serve as a technical lead for systems engineering activities and represent the systems engineering function during internal and customer interactions.
• Prepare for and participate in major design reviews, including internal and customer technical reviews.
• Support IR&D and new product development activities by contributing systems engineering expertise.
• Support proposal efforts for new business opportunities
• Support travel to Fairfax, VA corporate headquarters, as needed (up to 25%)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Trident Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead and collaborate across RF, processing, networking, and data storage domains for space applications. The role emphasizes systems engineering leadership, risk management, and design review participation.

Remote work is supported, with occasional travel to Fairfax, VA up to 25%. You will partner with program managers and chief engineers to deliver reliable, high-performance space hardware from concept through qualification and production.