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Space Systems Engineer/Integrator

Apogee Integration LLC
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required


Position


The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites.

Develop. Acquire. Launch. Operate.

 

Apogee's ideal Systems Engineer supports a USG System Program Office (SPO) in a technical capacity for engineering and integration of GEOINT satellite  systems development and acquisition. As an individual contributor and integral team member, the Space Systems Engineer/Integrator works with high-performing systems engineers and acquisition specialists applying lifecycle systems engineering, and integration to deliver new and innovative satellite systems. Specifically, the Space Systems Engineer/Integrator will serve onsite with USG and other contractor personnel delivering Systems Engineering and Integration expertise. If you live and breathe Systems Engineering, then you'll love Apogee and this position!


What You'll Do


  • Provide technical review and advisory support on feasibility, development, acquisition, and operation of innovative technologies for future architecture, systems, capabilities, and performance
  • Integrate across multiple projects to ensure balanced and unified USG customer portfolio organized around future objective enterprise architecture and strategic vision
  • Craft mission, programmatic, and technical requirements. Validate acquisition, source selection, contract, finance, and security plans meet these requirements
  • Identify, track, and resolve life cycle risks, issues, and opportunities
  • Create integration and specification documentation
  • Ensure end-to-end Integration & Closure (I&C) of projects to cost, schedule, and performance expectations throughout entire project life cycle from concept development to end of mission
  • Knowledge of EO satellite systems


Required


  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with minimum of 12 years of relevant experience or 10 years with Master’s. Systems Engineering , Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Degree preferred.
  • GEOINT Subject Matter Expert
  • Basic knowledge in application of Systems Engineer and Integration methods to satellite, launch, and ground systems
  • Basic knowledge of acquisition and source selection policies and processes of USG
  • High quality writing skills. Creative problem-solving and analytical skills
  • High work ethic to produce quality deliverables in a timely manner based on USG request
  • Quality communication skills supporting written reports, group discussion, and oral briefings

 

What You'll Love About Apogee


  • Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
  • Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility
  • Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks
  • Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
  • Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers
  • Regular interfacing with company leadership
  • 401(k) with huge company match
  • Paid Time Off / Fixed & Floating Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance, Disability (Short and Long Term), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)


Apogee's Mission


  • Be the PROVIDER of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation
  • Be the EMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth
  • Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success


Apogee Integration is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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