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SES Space & Defense · 9 hours ago

Junior Engineer, Systems

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success through satellite and technology solutions. They are seeking a Junior Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and lifecycle management of complex systems using Model Based Systems Engineering, focusing on improving engineering collaboration and mission assurance.

Defense & Space

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain SysML-based system architecture models using Codebeamer or Capella

Support requirements management: define, decompose, and maintain traceability between system requirements, model elements, and test artifacts

Contribute to the development of Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and use case documentation that capture mission scenarios and stakeholder needs

Assist in verification and validation (V&V) planning by linking requirements and system behaviors to test cases and performance metrics

Collaborate with systems, software, and test teams to ensure alignment between models, specifications, and system performance objectives

Support the standardization and adoption of MBSE processes and tools across SES Space & Defense programs/projects

Generate engineering documentation, reports, and model-based visualizations for internal and external stakeholders

Qualification

Model-Based Systems EngineeringSysMLRequirements ManagementTechnical WritingTeamworkCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

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

Preferred

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies

Familiarity with MBSE tools: Cameo, Magicdraw, Capella, Codebeamer

Familiarity with requirements management (e.g., Excel-based tracking)

Understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements analysis, architecture definition, and verification/validation

Strong technical writing and communication skills, particularly in developing CONOPS, system documentation, and reports

Company

SES Space & Defense

SES Space & Defense is a space solutions company equipping governments with integrated, purpose-built satellite and connectivity solutions that deliver resilient, future-proof capabilities across every mission, landscape, and orbit.

Founded in 1973