Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Senior Space Based Sensing Engineer - AMTI Program

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChantilly, VA, USA$190k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical field is required; a master's or PhD is preferred.
At least 10 years of experience in aerospace, space systems, or defense programs.
Demonstrated experience across the full system lifecycle, including requirements, design, integration, test, and operations.
A strong background in space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, radar systems, or radio frequency (RF) payloads.
Experience in one or more of the following: radar system design or radar signal processing; RF payload development and production testing; performance modeling and estimation, such as detection, tracking, or coverage; mission data processing or ground system architectures.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw.
Ability to assess contractor technical performance and provide independent recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership.
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with counterintelligence polygraph is required, as stated in the posting's clearance line.

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 and digital engineering efforts, including system performance modeling and multi-sensor integration.
Analyze and validate end-to-end mission performance across the sensor, ground, processing, and dissemination components.
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.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience supporting a government program office in a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) or similar role.
Familiarity with Department of Defense/intelligence community acquisition processes, including JCIDS and DoD 5000 series.
Experience working with prime contractors and major subcontractors.
Background in satellite and payload engineering, communications systems and architectures, cryptographic integration in space systems, or multi-sensor integration and data fusion.
Experience supporting integration and test campaigns, launch site operations and readiness reviews, or early orbit operations/commissioning.
Proficiency with tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw, Tableau, Confluence, Jira, DOORS, and Python or MATLAB or similar analytical tools.

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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About the Company

Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Akima provides contracted, integrated services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers these offerings through multi-domain services that support government missions. As an Alaska Native-owned subsidiary of NANA, Akima combines mission outcomes for customers with long-term value creation for its parent and Iñupiat community. Its goal is to help customer missions succeed while sustaining value for NANA and its shareholders.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Colorado Springs, CO
Founded: 1995

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