Senior Systems Engineer - Spacecraft & Defense Systems

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics and affiliated companies seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on designing and overseeing complex engineering systems for national security applications, with emphasis on high-assurance space and defense platforms.

Responsibilities include leading plans, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance, documentation, and safety standards. US citizenship and TS clearance are required, with a strong emphasis on leadership and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a related field with extensive engineering experience.
• Demonstrates strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to interface with management, customers, and government reps.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Formulates long-term plans for solution development, documentation, and deployment.
• Evaluates integration of engineering solutions within the overall environment and maintains documentation and testing.

Skills

System engineering

Leadership/mentorship

Communication skills

Self-initiated work

Fast learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD)

Tools

Spacecraft modelling tools

Requirements tracking

Job description

General Atomics and affiliated companies seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on designing and overseeing complex engineering systems for national security applications, with emphasis on high-assurance space and defense platforms.

Responsibilities include leading plans, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance, documentation, and safety standards. US citizenship and TS clearance are required, with a strong emphasis on leadership and cross-functional