System Engineer SME

Quadrant, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits according to ACA compliance

Job summary

Quadrant, Inc. is seeking an experienced SME System Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to provide Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) support. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in aerospace or defense, with active TS clearance required.

The role includes responsibilities such as supporting the development of a space-based Air Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) system, providing independent technical assessments, and participating in major program design reviews.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, space systems, or defense programs.
• Demonstrated experience across the full system lifecycle.
• Familiarity with DoD/IC acquisition processes required.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent technical assessment of contractor designs.
• Support systems engineering lifecycle activities.
• Evaluate radar performance and modeling.

Skills

SME System Engineering

Active TS clearance

Experience in aerospace or defense

Knowledge of space-based ISR systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field

Masters preferred

Tools

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

SysML tools (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw)

Tableau

Confluence

Job description

SME System Engineer

Chantilly, VA
Pay From: $150,000 per year

MUST:

• Experienced SME System Engineers
• Active TS clearance or higher required with ability to obtain CI POLY
• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, space systems, or defense programs
• Demonstrated experience across the full system lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, test, and operations)
• Must have Payload knowledge/experience
• Prior experience supporting a government program office (SETA or similar role)
• Familiarity with DoD/IC acquisition processes (JCIDS, DoD 5000 series)
• Strong background in space-based ISR systems, radar systems, or RF payloads

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Radar system design or radar signal processing
• RF payload development and production testing
• Performance modeling and estimation (e.g., detection, tracking, coverage)
• Mission data processing or ground system architectures
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML tools (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw)

Ability to assess contractor technical performance and provide independent recommendations

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership

Masters preferred, Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field required

DUTIES:

Senior and Subject Matter Expert Engineers to provide SETA (Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance) support to a government program office responsible for the development and deployment of a space-based Air Moving Target Indicator (AMTI) system.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide independent technical assessment of contractor designs, architectures, and performance
• Support systems engineering lifecycle activities, including requirements development, design reviews, integration, test, and verification
• Evaluate radar payload performance, modeling, and system-level trade studies
• Assess RF hardware development and production testing
• Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering efforts, including system performance modeling and multi-sensor integration
• Analyze and validate end-to-end mission performance (sensor, ground, processing, dissemination)
• Participate in and support major program design reviews
• Provide technical risk identification and mitigation recommendations to government leadership
• Develop and deliver briefings and decision support materials for senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with government and contractor teams using tools such as Cameo, Tableau, and Confluence

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act".