Junior Engineer, Systems
SES Space & Defense
contract
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Reston • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Junior
About the role
- Support the design, integration, and lifecycle management of complex satellite communication and defense systems using Model Based Systems Engineering.
- Help build and mature the organization’s MBSE capability by integrating digital engineering tools and processes to strengthen requirements traceability, system architecture development, and verification and validation (V&V) activities across programs.
- Collaborate with a large cross-functional team.
- Build system models, document system requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and system design and architecture documents.
- Define service thresholds, write test plans, and ensure the solutions meet performance and reliability standards.
Requirements
- BSEE in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
- Novice technical expertise
- Ability to effectively write, communicate and develop technical white papers, presentations, etc.
- Demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Exhibit a mindset that is humble, hungry, and smart
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies (Preferred)
- Familiarity with MBSE tools: Cameo, Magicdraw, Capella, Codebeamer (Preferred)
- Familiarity with requirements management (e.g., Excel-based tracking) (Preferred)
- Understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements analysis, architecture definition, and verification/validation. (Preferred)
- Strong technical writing and communication skills, particularly in developing CONOPS, system documentation, and reports (Preferred)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Model Based Systems Engineeringrequirements analysisarchitecture definitionverification and validationsystem modelingtest planningperformance standardsreliability standards
Soft skills
teamworkcollaborationtechnical writingcommunicationhumble mindsethungry mindsetsmart mindset