Full-time

Systems Engineer

Posted by Actalent • Fairfax, VA, United States

📍 Fairfax, VA 🕒 February 26, 2026

About the Role

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer
Aerospace & Space Systems – Next‑Generation Product Development
Job Description
Join a mission‑driven aerospace team at the forefront of next‑generation space technology.
We’re looking for a Principal Systems Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and leading multidisciplinary teams to bring cutting‑edge products from concept to orbit. In this role, you will be the technical heartbeat of major R&D and product development programs - driving innovation, shaping product roadmaps, and ensuring execution excellence across every phase of the lifecycle.
Responsibilities

+ Lead a diverse engineering team in the development of advanced multi-function RF, processing, networking, and data storage units for space applications using systems engineering methodology.

+ Own the systems engineering process on the program, ensuring completion of systems analysis, technical baseline management, and requirements verificati...

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