Satellite Lead Mission Systems Engineer (SETA)
Chantilly, Virginia, United States On-site
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About the role
OMNI is seeking a Satellite Lead Mission Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support for a high-priority national security space program. The selected candidate will serve as the Government Program Office’s mission engineering lead, responsible for coordinating mission-level technical activities across Government, contractor, and SETA organizations throughout spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, launch preparation, and mission readiness activities. This position requires a seasoned systems engineer capable of leading cross-functional technical teams, integrating information from multiple engineering disciplines, and advising Government leadership on mission performance, technical risks, schedule impacts, and program execution.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline with 14 years of relevant experience
- or a Master’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience serving in a senior systems engineering leadership role supporting a large, complex satellite or space system program.
- Expert-level systems engineering experience supporting spacecraft integration, test, verification, checkout, and launch preparation activities.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating technical efforts across multiple organizations.
- Strong understanding of spacecraft development lifecycles, systems engineering processes, mission integration, and technical risk management.
- Excellent communication, briefing, and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, program managers, and senior Government decision-makers.
- Proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment with minimal supervision.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) experience supporting Government Program Offices.
- Experience serving as a Mission Engineer, Chief Systems Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, Integration Lead, or Technical Lead on a satellite development program.
- Experience supporting satellite Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) activities at the unit, subsystem, or system level.