Senior Space Based Sensing Engineer – AMTI Program

Overview Senior Space Based Sensing Engineer - AMTI Program LOCATION: Chantilly, VA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI w/CIPoly

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $190,000+ USD Annually*

• depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Position Overview Astrion is seeking 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.

This role places you at the center of a high-visibility, fast-paced program, working directly with government leadership and industry partners to ensure mission success. You will provide independent technical assessment, systems engineering expertise, and mission-focused insight across the full lifecycle from design through launch and early operations.

If you're a technically strong engineer who thrives in a government advisory role, understands how to bridge government and industry, and wants to contribute to a next-generation space-based radar mission, we encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field (Master’s or PhD preferred)

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace, space systems, or defense programs

• Demonstrated experience across the full system lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, test, and operations)

• 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

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Prior experience supporting a government program office (SETA or similar role)

• Familiarity with DoD/IC acquisition processes (JCIDS, DoD 5000 series)

• Experience working with prime contractors and major subcontractors

• Background in:

• Satellite and payload engineering

• Communications systems and architectures

• Crypto integration in space systems

• Multi-sensor integration and data fusion

• Experience supporting:

• Integration & test campaigns

• Launch site operations and readiness reviews

• Early orbit operations/commissioning

• Proficiency with tools such as:

• Cameo/MagicDraw

• Tableau

• Confluence, Jira, DOORS

• Python, MATLAB, or similar analytical tools

Responsibilities

• 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

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