Senior Space Systems Engineer — Remote Lead

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC, Space Electronics Systems division, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to apply systems engineering across R&D and product development, partnering with operations and cross-functional teams to deliver advanced spaceflight hardware from concept to qualification.

The role requires deep technical breadth across mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware domains, strong judgment, proactive problem solving, and the ability to lead reviews and guide programs while balancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 4+ years with a master’s degree.
• Experience leading development and delivery of complex spaceflight hardware from concept to delivery.
• Strong technical expertise across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Proficient in applying systems engineering methodology to product design.
• Ability to balance technical performance with cost and schedule targets.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse engineering team on advanced RF, processing, networking, and data storage units for space applications.
• Lead systems engineering activities including requirements development and verification/validation.
• Serve as technical lead for systems engineering and represent the function in internal/customer interactions.
• Prepare for and participate in major design reviews and technical reviews.
• Support IR&D and new product development with systems engineering expertise.
• Assist in proposal efforts for new business opportunities.
• Travel to Fairfax, VA corporate headquarters up to 25% as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical judgment

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical Engineering

MS degree in STEM

Experience: 6+ years

Job description

TRIDENT SYSTEMS LLC, Space Electronics Systems division, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to apply systems engineering across R&D and product development, partnering with operations and cross-functional teams to deliver advanced spaceflight hardware from concept to qualification.

The role requires deep technical breadth across mechanical, electrical, software, and firmware domains, strong judgment, proactive problem solving, and the ability to lead reviews and guide programs while balancing