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# Senior Systems Engineer

- **Company:** ASTRION, INC.
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Systems Modeling Language, Jama (Software), MagicDraw, DOORS (Software), Information Technology, DODAF
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9123750/senior-systems-engineer

## About the Role

* U.S. Citizenship required

 * Active TS/SCI clearance prior to start

 * Bachelor's degree in engineering , computer science , or related technical field

 * Minimum 5+ years of relevant technical engineering experience

 * 2+ years of systems engineering experience on large-scale ($100M+) government programs

 * Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw , or Enterprise Architect

 * Proficient in systems engineering tools such as DOORS, Jama, Jira, Confluence

 * Ability to lead technical discussions and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

 * Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex systems and technical requirements

 * Excellent time management and organizational skills

 * Self-motivated and capable of independent problem solving, * Experience with s pace systems , satellite communications , or secure ground systems

 * Background in IT infrastructure and networked systems

 * Familiarity with defense acquisition processes or similar government frameworks

 * Experience conducting trade studies , algorithm development , or system-level modeling

 * Understanding of DoDAF or SysML for archite ctural frameworks

 * Prior experience working with senior government or military leadership

## Description

* S erve as the technical lead reporting to the RAPID Program Manager and Technical Director

 * Lead and participate in technical interchange meetings , design reviews, and stakeholder briefings

 * Collaborate with government stakeholders an d other program offices to align objectives

 * Guide and mentor junior engineers and subcontractors

 * Develop and manage system-of-systems-level requirements , ensuring traceability across subsystems

 * Oversee interface definitions , validation , and verification act ivities

 * Lead identification and mitigation of technical risks in software, hardware, and network domains

 * Develop and review operational concepts (CONOPS) and mission-level use cases

 * Support the development of preliminary and detailed system architectures

 * Conduct system-level trade studies and support algorithm and modeling efforts

 * Assist in the development of test plans and review of test results

 * Participate in integration and system-level validation activities

 * Apply best practices in systems engineering using tools and framewo rks to drive results


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