Senior Systems Engineer - Space Systems Lead (TS/SCI)

Astrion; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join AFRL RAPID Lab at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. You will drive architecture design, requirements development, and risk management for space-system architectures, leading cross-disciplinary teams and shaping future defense capabilities.

You will mentor engineers, guide trade studies, and ensure traceability across subsystems while collaborating with government stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance before start is required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant technical engineering experience.
• 2+ years of systems engineering on large-scale government programs (>$100M).
• Familiarity with MBSE tools (Cameo, MagicDraw, Enterprise Architect).
• Proficient in systems engineering tools (DOORS, Jama, Jira, Confluence).
• Ability to lead technical discussions with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for complex systems and requirements.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead reporting to RAPID Program Manager and Technical Director.
• Lead technical interchange meetings, design reviews and stakeholder briefings.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and other program offices.
• Mentor junior engineers and subcontractors.
• Develop and manage system-of-systems requirements with traceability.
• Oversee interface definitions, validation and verification activities.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks in software, hardware and network domains.
• Develop CONOPS and mission-level use cases.
• Support development of system architectures and trade studies.
• Assist in test plans and review results; participate in validation.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship required

Active TS/SCI clearance

Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS

5+ years relevant experience

2+ years on large government programs

MBSE tools (Cameo, MagicDraw, EA)

System engineering tools (DOORS, Jama,

Jira, Confluence

Lead technical discussions

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, or related field

Tools

Cameo

MagicDraw

Enterprise Architect

DOORS

Jama

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join AFRL RAPID Lab at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. You will drive architecture design, requirements development, and risk management for space-system architectures, leading cross-disciplinary teams and shaping future defense capabilities.

You will mentor engineers, guide trade studies, and ensure traceability across subsystems while collaborating with government stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions.