Systems Integration Engineer - Fire Control & Engagement with Security Clearance

About the role

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Integration Engineer - Fire Control & Engagement, supporting the Space-Based Interceptor (SBI) program. Be at the cutting edge of national defense. This isn't just another engineering role. It's a chance to be on the front line of innovation, defending the nation through cutting-edge space and missile defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the government program office, providing expert technical guidance on fire control and engagement integration for Space-Based Interceptor and Golden Dome of America programs.
• Conduct independent technical assessments, trade studies, and analysis of alternatives to inform government decision-making on architectures, algorithms, and engagement strategies.
• Support requirements development, verification planning, and validation activities, ensuring contractor solutions align with mission needs and government intent.
• Evaluate contractor design proposals, test plans, and system integration strategies, providing recommendations to reduce risk and improve performance.
• Facilitate system-of-systems integration across sensors, battle management/C2, and interceptors to ensure seamless end-to-end engagement capability.
• Participate in wargames, simulations, and technical reviews to assess effectiveness of fire control solutions and provide government leadership with actionable insights.
• Develop briefings, decision packages, and technical reports to support senior DoD and USSF stakeholders in acquisition and architecture reviews.
• Monitor contractor performance and identify risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies to maintain program cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-agency partners to align architectures, requirements, and test campaigns under the Golden Dome enterprise.

Requirements

• 15+ years in fire control systems integration.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• An active TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering environments.
• Prior support to MDA, USSF, or Army Space & Missile Defense Command programs.
• Familiarity with wargaming, simulation environments, and kill-web architectures.
• Strong record of publishing, briefing, or thought leadership in fire control and missile defense communities.