Sr. Space Engineer/Aerospace Analyst

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Flexible work hours

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, located in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a Space Systems/Aerospace Engineer. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in the field, a Bachelor's degree, and must hold a Top Secret/SCI clearance. The engineer will engage with various space acquisition programs to provide independent analysis and facilitate technological advancements.

This role requires collaboration with a highly skilled team to integrate program analyses and prepare reports for high-level decision makers, while receiving a robust benefits package, including a salary ranging from $195,000 to $215,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in desired work areas.
• TS/SCI clearance; recent SAP work highly desired.
• Experience with Test and Evaluation (T&E).

Responsibilities

• Engage with DoW space acquisitions and provide independent analysis.
• Support efforts to analyze programs and assess risks.
• Communicate effectively to leadership about program status.

Skills

Space Control

Counter Space

missile warning/missile tracking

knowledge of DoW acquisition programs

expertise with digital engineering tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Location

US-VA-Alexandria

ID

2026-3995

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Clearance Required

Top Secret/SCI

Overview

Seeking a Space Systems/Aerospace Engineer with recent experience with emerging space systems and innovative capabilities. Experience with both DoW and Commercial space sectors vital. Experience in one or more of the following categories desired: Space Control, Counter Space, missile warning/missile tracking, GD4A, IC space systems, processing and algorithms. Expertise with digital engineering tools highly desired. Candidate will provide engagement from DoW-level stakeholder to programs and services building the next generation of space systems.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small team within Office of the Undersecretary of War (Research and Engineering) (OUSW(R&E)) focused on understanding DoW space architectures, emerging capabilities, and technologies in order to provide effective engagement with space acquisition programs, prototyping efforts, and concepts.
• Working for the Deputy Director for Space, you will engage with priority space systems acquisition programs to provide an independent analysis of program status, technological maturation, and risk areas.
• Support small-team efforts to analyze programs and characterize risk tied to program acquisition milestones. Collaborate with space programs across DoW/IC to understand their efforts including program plans, acquisition plans, technical approach and maturity, schedule, risk, and other aspects in order to present status to OUSD(R&E) leadership.
• Effectively communicate program status, issues, risks, plans to executive leadership in narrative, briefing, and oral form.
• Evaluate and understand the technology and engineering capabilities central to space programs; understand how space capabilities impact and support the Joint Warfighter.
• Work independently to become an expert on programs and technologies within your area; develop and execute a tailored plan to facilitate DTE&A engagement with your programs; apply best practices from across DTE&A.
• Work collaboratively with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals. Integrate your analysis from your specific programs into the overall team view of DoW space systems.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a Space Subject Matter Expert

• Reach out and build key contacts at programs/prototypes assigned to you, key stakeholders, test activities, and other DoW organizations.
• Review and assess Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), developmental test plans, System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSPs), Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs), Acquisition Baselines and Strategies, and other milestone decision documents.
• Review and assess technology maturation within programs, risks, compliance areas, cyber resilience.
• Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and technological risks for program reviews.
• Provide working-level support to integrated product teams (WIPTs) Test and Evaluation, and systems engineering support. Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRAs) and Development Test Assessments (DTAs).
• Effectively represent Director, Space and R&E's position on key issues.
• Develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior decision makers.
• Understand DTE&A and R&E policy; provide cogent policy recommendations on DT&E policy.
• Assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership and outside DoD.
• Assist, prepare and conduct meetings for DTE&A.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10-15 years in desired work areas; MS desired.
• TS/SCI cleared; recent SAP work greatly desired.
• Experience and understanding of DoW acquisition programs and Test and Evaluation (T&E).

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee‑owners. The salary range for this position is USD $195,000.00/Yr. - USD $215,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status