Lead Mission Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mission-level systems engineering efforts supporting spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, and launch readiness.
• Advise Government leadership on technical performance, program schedules, risks, and mission execution.
• Cook up with contractor engineering teams and SETA representatives to monitor development progress and resolve technical issues.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and mission readiness reviews.
• Evaluate technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain program objectives and launch schedules.
• Facilitate technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional engineering discussions.
• Prepare executive briefings, engineering assessments, and decision-support materials for senior Government leadership.
• Track mission progress and provide status updates across program reviews and leadership meetings.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 12 years with a Master's degree.
• At least 5 years of experience leading systems engineering activities on large, complex satellite or space systems programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in spacecraft integration, system testing, verification, validation, and launch preparation.
• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and space system development processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate activities across multiple organizations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous SETA or Government Program Office experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community space programs.
• Experience supporting Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T), mission operations, or launch campaigns.
• Familiarity with national security space acquisition programs and spacecraft development environments.

Work Environment

• Full-time position located in Chantilly, VA.
• Fast-paced, mission-focused environment supporting high-visibility national security space programs.

Why Join OMNI?

• Extensive growth opportunities.
• Inordinately competitive salary compensation packages.
• The unparalleled support of the OMNI family.
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Fully Vested on Day 1 of Employment
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Company Sponsored Social Events

Is It a Match?

• If you are interested in this position or other opportunities at OMNI, please let us know! We only need your resume and some basic details to get things started.
• Even if you aren't a match, we may still be interested! We will keep your resume on-file and will let you know if something matching your skills comes along.