$174.000 to $225.000/yr

Lead Space System Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering and requirements development/management for a team building a space-based sensing platform. Architect and drive detailed analysis to derive command and control,

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Responsibilities

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  • →Lead systems engineering and requirements development/management for a team building a space-based sensing platform.
  • →Architect and drive detailed analysis to derive command and control, data transport, and processing requirements.
  • →Collaborate with other team leads and subcontractors on the technology roadmap to test and integrate complex subsystems.
  • →Define mission partitioning between the system under development and other government systems, authoring the Interface Control Documents (ICDs) that govern these critical interactions.
  • →Provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior staff to elevate the team's overall technical capability.
  • Clearance: Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • BS with 7+ years of experience or MS with 5+ years of experience in Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field. With a proven track record in a System Engineering role.
  • Sensing Expertise: Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following:
    • Space-based RF/RADAR processing (including signal processing, spectrum allocation, or electronic warfare).
    • Space-based Optical sensing and processing (including focal plane arrays, optical trains, or image processing).
  • Flight Software: Proven experience with satellite flight software architectures, including real-time software development and hardware-software interface definition.
  • Systems Lifecycle: Multi-disciplinary knowledge in mission modeling, systems design, hardware/firmware integration, and testing.
  • Leadership: Skilled at directing the activities of development teams and managing technical deliverables.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable plans.
  • Prior experience working on SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information) or SAP (Special Access Programs).
  • Experience designing, integrating, and testing optical communications hardware.
  • Experience providing technical contributions to business development and proposal efforts.
  • Experience with field test planning and execution.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $174.000 to $225.000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

 

 

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.


STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Melbourne, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$174,000–$225,000 a year
192% above the $68,380 median for Other jobs on Jobera (136,816 salaries).
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United States
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Posted
November 5, 2026
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November 5, 2026
Last seen
November 5, 2026

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Lead Space System Engineer$174.000 to $225.000