Senior Telescope Opto-Mechanical Engineer — Space Systems

Systems Planning & Analysis; 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 to support a dynamic space program office in Chantilly, VA.

You will provide technical expertise for development, integration, and sustainment of advanced space-based optical payloads and telescope systems, acting as a key interface between government stakeholders and industry partners. The role requires strong knowledge of optical and opto-mechanical systems, systems engineering principles, and

Qualifications

• 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 for development, integration, and sustainment of advanced telescope systems
• Serve as key interface between government stakeholders and industry partners
• Coordinate cross-vendor activities to improve interoperability and reduce program risk
• Mature advanced telescope technologies and manage interface coordination across vendors
• Contribute to common engineering approaches that enhance interchangeability across future spacecraft builds

Skills

Systems engineering

Interface coordination

Technical reviews

Opto-mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Physics

Tools

ICDs

Requirements management

Configuration control

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Telescope Opto-Mechanical Engineer to support a dynamic space program office in Chantilly, VA.

You will provide technical expertise for development, integration, and sustainment of advanced space-based optical payloads and telescope systems, acting as a key interface between government stakeholders and industry partners. The role requires strong knowledge of optical and opto-mechanical systems, systems engineering principles, and