Experienced Multidisciplinary Engineer

Job ID : 5596

Date Posted : November 26 2025

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer to develop integrate and test satellite ground system solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in defining ground system architectures coordinating interdisciplinary engineering efforts managing requirements risks interfaces and configurations and ensuring cohesive technical execution across multiple teams. This senior position is ideal for candidates with deep systems engineering expertise strong leadership and communication skills and a proven ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams resolve cross-cutting technical challenges and drive successful program outcomes in a fast-paced mission-focused environment.

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nations defense capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide specialized expertise in critical business areas and advise management at the branch and division level on feasibility of new projects systems and technical approaches
• Support the government customer in daily interaction with high levels of professionalism
• Lead system-level design efforts and function as Project / Lead Engineer for major programs directing and evaluating engineering activities across disciplines
• Develop apply and advance hardware and systems engineering methods theories and research techniques to solve complex technical problems
• Coordinate and integrate interdisciplinary engineering efforts across software hardware thermal structural optical electrical and related domains
• Define develop and manage interfaces between development teams to ensure consistent understanding alignment and technical integrity throughout development
• Gather system-level requirements evaluate design alternatives perform systems analysis and decompose solutions into actionable engineering tasks
• Manage system development tasks including design integration verification and formal testing
• Create maintain and lead documentation processes and technical baselines required for program planning execution and reviews
• Provide technical recommendations corrections and guidance on engineering approaches and analyses
• Review relevant literature patents and current practices to inform system development and maintain technical rigor
• Advise Program Managers on technical requirements system impacts and risks; serve as a technical interface with customers as needed
• Assist Program Managers in leading development teams tracking risks requirements interfaces configurations and project performance
• Coordinate engineering and technical support staff to ensure deliverables meet requirements comply with organizational standards and remain on schedule and within budget
• Lead or support development of mission concepts of operations (CONOPS) operational uses and system maneuver strategies
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor capabilities to ensure delivered products and services satisfy system-level requirements
• Support or lead proposal efforts including managing small projects coordinating technical inputs and developing long-term customer relationships
• Cultivate business development opportunities and maintain professional relationships with customers to secure follow-on work
• Present technical work at conferences or meetings as required
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers contributing to workforce development and improving organizational systems engineering capability
• Proactively identify technical and programmatic risks and develop robust mitigation and contingency strategies

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Salary commensurate based on education and experience

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role level location market conditions and individual qualifications including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidates preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites sensors and instruments ground systems and data processing and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers scientists technicians and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL we strive to uphold a culture of respect collaboration empowerment and accountability. We listen with open minds seek to understand diverse perspectives and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge involving others and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership act with integrity and be accountable. Above all we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 14 days. However it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

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Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 165000 - 195000