Principal Systems Engineer-Reston

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Space Electronics
Location: Reston Virginia (Onsite / Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Systems Engineer with deep expertise in space-grade electronics and mission-critical systems. This role is ideal for a senior technical leader who can drive system architecture integration and validation for advanced aerospace and satellite programs.

You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-reliability electronic systems used in space environments working closely with cross-functional engineering teams across hardware software and mission operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end system architecture for space-based electronic systems
• Define system requirements interfaces and verification strategies
• Drive design integration and validation of space electronics and subsystems
• Collaborate with hardware embedded software RF and mechanical engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with space industry standards (NASA DoD MIL-STD)
• Perform system-level trade studies risk assessments and performance analysis
• Support mission readiness reviews system testing and launch preparation
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across programs
• Work closely with stakeholders including program managers and clients

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering or related field
• 10 15 years of experience in systems engineering within aerospace defense or space electronics
• Strong experience with space systems satellites avionics or mission-critical electronics
• Proven expertise in system architecture requirements management and integration
• Experience with tools such as MATLAB Simulink DOORS or similar
• Knowledge of space qualification standards (radiation thermal vibration etc.)
• Experience with hardware/software integration in embedded environments
• Strong understanding of RF systems power systems or communication payloads (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on satellite programs launch vehicles or deep space missions
• Familiarity with NASA ESA or DoD space programs
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools
• Active or eligible for U.S. Security Clearance

Key Skills

Systems Engineering Space Electronics Satellite Systems Avionics MBSE DOORS MATLAB Simulink RF Systems Embedded Systems Aerospace Engineering System Integration Verification & Validation Mission-Critical Systems

Compensation
Competitive base salary performance-based incentives comprehensive benefits