Senior Telescope Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Telescope Opto-Mechanical Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The role demands strong technical knowledge of optical and opto-mechanical systems, and hands-on experience in space payloads.

You will interface with government stakeholders and industry partners to advance maturation of telescope technologies, manage cross-vendor coordination, and contribute to architecture for future spacecraft builds. U.S.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• 9+ years of experience supporting optical systems, telescope development, spacecraft payloads, opto-mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or aerospace programs
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, interface management processes, and integration activities
• Experience supporting technical reviews, design assessments, and engineering coordination across multiple organizations
• Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly VA on a full time basis

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and systems engineering support for the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced space-based optical payloads and telescope systems
• Serve as a key interface between government stakeholders and industry partners to improve interoperability
• Coordinate cross-vendor interfaces to reduce program risk and maximize future mission flexibility
• Contribute to common engineering approaches that enable interchangeability across future spacecraft builds

Skills

TS/SCI + Poly clearance

Space domain operations experience

Systems engineering principles

Cross-vendor interface coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Telescope Opto-Mechanical Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The role demands strong technical knowledge of optical and opto-mechanical systems, and hands-on experience in space payloads.

You will interface with government stakeholders and industry partners to advance maturation of telescope technologies, manage cross-vendor coordination, and contribute to architecture for future spacecraft builds. U.S.