{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8f97037dbea3ffbdf59be17c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f97037dbea3ffbdf59be17c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f97037dbea3ffbdf59be17c","title":"Systems Engineer - Defense","description":"AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.\n\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and implementation of advanced communications and technology solutions for government and defense-related programs. In this role, you will support systems engineering activities across the full program lifecycle, including requirements development, system architecture, integration, verification, validation, and technical planning. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate complex mission needs into scalable system solutions while supporting business growth and strategic initiatives.\n\nThe ideal candidate has experience supporting defense, space, telecommunications, or other mission‑critical programs and possesses a strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies, requirements management, and system integration.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupport the development and maintenance of system‑level technical budgets, including power, data, performance, and other engineering metrics.\n\nDefine, analyze, document, and maintain system and subsystem requirements with full traceability.\n\nSupport requirements allocation, verification planning, and validation activities throughout the program lifecycle.\n\nDevelop and maintain systems engineering artifacts, including Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), interface documentation, verification plans, and traceability matrices.\n\nConduct trade studies, system analyses, and risk assessments to support architecture and design decisions.\n\nCollaborate with hardware, software, communications, and subsystem engineering teams to ensure technical alignment and integration.\n\nSupport system‑level design reviews and technical presentations, including preparation of supporting documentation.\n\nCoordinate with technical leads and stakeholders to collect, analyze, and consolidate engineering data.\n\nSupport vendor requirements definition, technical evaluations, and qualification activities.\n\nInterface with customers, program leadership, and external partners to support technical planning and program execution.\n\nContribute to proposal development, technical documentation, and solution planning activities for new business opportunities.\n\nSupport capability development, architecture definition, system integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.\n\nProvide systems engineering support across all phases of development and operational readiness activities.\n\nQualifications\nEducation\n\nBachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n\nAdvanced degree preferred.\n\nExperience\n\nA minimum of 5 years of systems engineering experience within aerospace, defense, telecommunications, space, or other complex technical environments.\n\nExperience supporting government, defense, space, or mission‑critical programs.\n\nExperience with systems engineering methodologies, requirements management, and system modeling practices.\n\nExperience supporting system integration, verification, and validation activities.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with communications, RF, wireless, satellite, or space‑based systems.\n\nFamiliarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools.\n\nExperience with requirements management, system modeling, and verification tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, or equivalent).\n\nExperience performing system trade studies, performance analysis, and technical risk assessments.\n\nKnowledge of RF performance analysis, communications systems, or network architectures.\n\nExperience supporting command and control, intelligence, surveillance, communications, or other mission‑focused applications.\n\nExperience supporting proposal development and technical solution planning.\n\nPrior experience supporting government, defense, aerospace, or commercial space programs.\n\nEligibility to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.\n\nSoft Skills\n\nStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across technical and non‑technical teams.\n\nProven ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional and multidisciplinary environments.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.\n\nMeticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of technical documentation and project deliverables.\n\nStrong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a structured approach to decision‑making.\n\nExceptional organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n\nSelf‑motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.\n\nAbility to coordinate large teams and drive alignment across stakeholders.\n\nTechnology Stack\n\nRequirements management and systems engineering tools (Jama, DOORS, or equivalent).\n\nModel‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system modeling tools.\n\nMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).\n\nEngineering analysis and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, STK, or equivalent).\n\nRequirements traceability, verification, and configuration management tools.\n\nPhysical Requirements\n\nAbility to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.\n\nAbility to review technical documentation, diagrams, engineering drawings, and system data.\n\nAbility to participate in meetings, presentations, and collaborative engineering reviews.\n\nAbility to travel up to 25% as required for customer meetings, testing activities, training, or program support.\n\nMay occasionally work in laboratory, integration, testing, or operational environments.\n\nAdditional Requirements\n\nActive Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance required.\n\nU.S. citizenship required due to government contract requirements.\n\nThis job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.\n\nAST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Astscience","rawCompany":"astscience","city":"Arlington","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-11-07T04:56:56.465Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"517410","title":"Satellite Telecommunications","slug":"satellite-telecommunications"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Engineer - Defense","description":"AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected.\n\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development and implementation of advanced communications and technology solutions for government and defense-related programs. In this role, you will support systems engineering activities across the full program lifecycle, including requirements development, system architecture, integration, verification, validation, and technical planning. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate complex mission needs into scalable system solutions while supporting business growth and strategic initiatives.\n\nThe ideal candidate has experience supporting defense, space, telecommunications, or other mission‑critical programs and possesses a strong understanding of systems engineering methodologies, requirements management, and system integration.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupport the development and maintenance of system‑level technical budgets, including power, data, performance, and other engineering metrics.\n\nDefine, analyze, document, and maintain system and subsystem requirements with full traceability.\n\nSupport requirements allocation, verification planning, and validation activities throughout the program lifecycle.\n\nDevelop and maintain systems engineering artifacts, including Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), interface documentation, verification plans, and traceability matrices.\n\nConduct trade studies, system analyses, and risk assessments to support architecture and design decisions.\n\nCollaborate with hardware, software, communications, and subsystem engineering teams to ensure technical alignment and integration.\n\nSupport system‑level design reviews and technical presentations, including preparation of supporting documentation.\n\nCoordinate with technical leads and stakeholders to collect, analyze, and consolidate engineering data.\n\nSupport vendor requirements definition, technical evaluations, and qualification activities.\n\nInterface with customers, program leadership, and external partners to support technical planning and program execution.\n\nContribute to proposal development, technical documentation, and solution planning activities for new business opportunities.\n\nSupport capability development, architecture definition, system integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.\n\nProvide systems engineering support across all phases of development and operational readiness activities.\n\nQualifications\nEducation\n\nBachelor's degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n\nAdvanced degree preferred.\n\nExperience\n\nA minimum of 5 years of systems engineering experience within aerospace, defense, telecommunications, space, or other complex technical environments.\n\nExperience supporting government, defense, space, or mission‑critical programs.\n\nExperience with systems engineering methodologies, requirements management, and system modeling practices.\n\nExperience supporting system integration, verification, and validation activities.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with communications, RF, wireless, satellite, or space‑based systems.\n\nFamiliarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools.\n\nExperience with requirements management, system modeling, and verification tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, or equivalent).\n\nExperience performing system trade studies, performance analysis, and technical risk assessments.\n\nKnowledge of RF performance analysis, communications systems, or network architectures.\n\nExperience supporting command and control, intelligence, surveillance, communications, or other mission‑focused applications.\n\nExperience supporting proposal development and technical solution planning.\n\nPrior experience supporting government, defense, aerospace, or commercial space programs.\n\nEligibility to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.\n\nSoft Skills\n\nStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across technical and non‑technical teams.\n\nProven ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional and multidisciplinary environments.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.\n\nMeticulous attention to 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Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.\n\nAST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-11-07T04:56:56.465Z","dateModified":"2026-11-07T04:56:56.465Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Astscience","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Arlington","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8f97037dbea3ffbdf59be17c"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8f97037dbea3ffbdf59be17c"}}