Sr. Systems Engineer

Inmarsat PLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Inmarsat Government, a subsidiary of Inmarsat, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer at Hanscom AFB, MA to provide technical leadership across requirements development, architecture, integration and lifecycle engineering for Air Force programs.

Candidates must hold 10+ years of systems engineering experience and an active TS/SCI clearance; a bachelor’s in engineering or related field is required. The role emphasizes MBSE practices and rigorous defense standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience in requirements management, systems integration, and lifecycle engineering.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across requirements development and systems architecture.
• Lead integration, verification, and lifecycle engineering activities.
• Manage baseline configuration, trade studies, and risk.
• Support reviews and assessments and drive engineering decisions.

Skills

Requirements management

Systems integration

Lifecycle engineering

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, or related technical discipline

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Cameo/MagicDraw

Security+

INCOSE certifications (ASEP/ESEP)

Job description

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Full Time Technical Hanscom AFB, Hanscom, MA, US

16 days ago Requisition ID: 1226

Salary Range: $117,400.00 To $146,300.00 Annually

About Us

At Inmarsat Government, a wholly owned subsidiary of Viasat, Inc., we do things differently. Our culture empowers people to challenge conventional thinking, solve complex problems, and achieve what others may consider impossible. We design and deliver innovative, secure satellite and communications solutions that connect people, organizations, and critical missions anywhere in the world. Our technology enables millions to access the information, services, and opportunities that keep communities and missions moving forward. If you are driven to make an impact, solve what others cannot, and be part of something bigger than yourself, Inmarsat Government is where you belong.

Job Responsibilities:

The Senior Systems Engineer provides technical leadership across requirements development, systems architecture, integration, verification, technical baseline and configuration management, trade studies, risk management, and lifecycle engineering. The individual leads cross-functional engineering efforts to ensure technical solutions meet mission requirements, performance objectives, and Air Force program priorities. The role supports technical reviews and assessments, drives engineering decisions, and provides objective technical insight throughout the system lifecycle.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of systems engineering experience.
• Experience in requirements management, systems integration, and lifecycle engineering.
• Knowledge of defense acquisition and engineering processes.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

What will help you on the job:

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering and Air Force acquisition programs, with expertise in applying systems engineering practices within complex defense environments.
• Professional certifications include INCOSE, Certified Systems Engineering Professional, OMG, Certified Systems Modeling Professional, Security+, INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP), Cameo/MagicDraw, and Certified Architecture Professional are preferred.

Inmarsat Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer