Mission Systems Engineer

$120,000 - $190,000/Yr

Umbra Lab - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Mission Systems Engineer at Umbra Lab will play a crucial role in supporting the Mission Solutions line of business. This position involves collaborating with the Program Manager to ensure effective scoping, resourcing, and technical excellence for various programs. The engineer will lead mission analysis, define requirements, conduct trade studies, and oversee mission assurance activities throughout all program phases, working cross-functionally to align program needs with company capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for programs within the Mission Solutions portfolio, ensuring excellence in all program elements.
• Collaborate with customers and mission architects to thoroughly document mission requirements, including a robust verification and validation plan, and assist in breaking them down for the technical teams.
• Oversee the development of technical CDRL artifacts, such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Work alongside the Program Manager and other Umbra leadership to ensure programs are adequately resourced and positioned for success.
• Define and lead trade studies to identify the most effective architecture for the overall system.
• Direct all mission assurance activities for the program and manage associated technical risks.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in mission-level space systems engineering.
• Technical degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical programs successfully.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers, staff, and other stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of National ISR collection systems and innovative ideas on how Umbra can support critical U.S. Government missions.
• Solid background in space systems engineering.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced development environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive experience working with U.S. Government clients, including DoD, IC, and Civil sectors, particularly with NRO and USSF.
• Significant experience with international partner nation remote sensing systems (commercial, state-sponsored, and national).
• In-depth knowledge of SAR, RF, and other remote sensing missions.
• Experience with distributed space systems comprising constellations of multiple spacecraft.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and architecture modeling practices, tools, and frameworks (e.g., SysML, DoDAF).
• INCOSE certification or equivalent is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off, Sick, Family & Medical Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, STD (employer funded)
• Vol Life, Critical Illness, Accidental, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance (employee funded)
• 401k with 3% non-elective company contribution
• Stock Options