Space Systems Engineer & Acquisition Lead (GEOINT/SIGINT)

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE seeks a Space Systems Engineer and Acquisition Expert to lead space-ground acquisitions within the Intelligence Community. You will shape acquisition strategy, assess program execution, and provide senior leader decision support, with a focus on GEOINT/SIGINT capabilities and space-based systems.

The role requires hands-on analysis, strong communication to government sponsors, and the ability to translate mission needs into executable acquisition approaches.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree (or 8+ with a Master's, 5+ with a PhD).
• Recognized as a technical expert in GEOINT or SIGINT space systems.
• Ability to deliver clear, concise briefings to senior Government decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition strategy and programmatic guidance.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior government sponsors.
• Develop actionable deliverables and translate mission needs into recommendations.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide acquisition efforts across IC.
• Assess interoperability and data sharing for space and ground systems.

Skills

Space systems

Acquisition expert

Systems engineering

Technical analysis

Senior stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

MITRE seeks a Space Systems Engineer and Acquisition Expert to lead space-ground acquisitions within the Intelligence Community. You will shape acquisition strategy, assess program execution, and provide senior leader decision support, with a focus on GEOINT/SIGINT capabilities and space-based systems.

The role requires hands-on analysis, strong communication to government sponsors, and the ability to translate mission needs into executable acquisition approaches.