Mid-Level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer

Job ID: 9536 Date Posted: September 21, 2026 Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for a mid-level Systems Engineer to join our Strategic and Military Space Division. The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a motivated mid-level Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will play a key role in defining system architecture, coordinating interdisciplinary engineering efforts, managing requirements, risks, interfaces, and configurations, and ensuring cohesive technical execution across multiple teams. This mid-level role is ideal for candidates with a broad technical foundation across multiple engineering disciplines, strong analytical and communication skills, and a desire to contribute to team-based problem-solving in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities. Key Responsibilities Performs systems engineering activities throughout the system lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, verification, validation, and test Gathers and analyzes system-level requirements, evaluate design alternatives, perform systems analyses, and decompose solutions into actionable engineering requirements and tasks Develops and maintains system architecture, interfaces, requirements, and technical baselines Develops verification approaches and maintains requirements traceability to ensure requirements are satisfied and verified Identifies, tracks, and supports mitigation of technical risks and issues Creates and maintains programmatic and technical documentation required for effective planning, execution, and technical reviews Supports system integration, test planning, and execution Communicate technical recommendations, status, issues, and risks to engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and other stakeholders Participates in technical reviews and contributes to resolution of cross-disciplinary technical issues Required Qualifications: Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Security Clearance BS in engineering or related science and 4-10 years of relevant experience or a MS and 2-8 years of relevant experience Basic knowledge of multiple fields: mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, software, controls, astrodynamics, navigation, propulsion, or guidance Experience with requirements development, decomposition, traceability, and verification Experience with system architecture, interface definition and management, trade studies, risk management, and configuration management Knowledge…