About the Role:
We are seeking a Principal or Sr. Systems Engineer to serve as an independent technical advisor on a high-priority national security space program. This is not a traditional contractor execution role—you will be the technical expert that government leadership relies on to evaluate contractor designs, validate system performance, and ensure mission requirements are met from early design through launch and on-orbit operations. If you want your technical judgment to actually shape a program, this is that opportunity.
What You'll Do:

+ Deliver independent technical oversight and advisory support across the full system lifecycle—from requirements and design through integration, test, and operations

+ Evaluate contractor designs and validate system performance against mission requirements

+ Support design reviews, integration and test campaigns, and mission performance analysis

+ Lead risk management activities and communicate technic...