Lead Mission Systems Engineer

Position Title: Lead Mission Systems Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI required

U.S. Citizenship required

Position Overview

OMNI is seeking a Lead Mission Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support for a next-generation national security space program. The selected candidate will serve as the Government's lead mission engineering advisor, overseeing system integration, test, and mission readiness while coordinating technical activities across Government, contractor, and SETA teams throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mission-level systems engineering efforts supporting spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, and launch readiness.
• Advise Government leadership on technical performance, program schedules, risks, and mission execution.
• Coordinate with contractor engineering teams and SETA representatives to monitor development progress and resolve technical issues.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and mission readiness reviews.
• Evaluate technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain program objectives and launch schedules.
• Facilitate technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and cross-functional engineering discussions.
• Prepare executive briefings, engineering assessments, and decision-support materials for senior Government leadership.

• Track mission progress and provide status updates across program reviews and leadership meetings.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (Master's degree preferred).

• Minimum of 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 12 years with a Master's degree.

• At least 5 years of experience leading systems engineering activities on large, complex satellite or space systems programs.

• Demonstrated expertise in spacecraft integration, system testing, verification, validation, and launch preparation.

• Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and space system development processes.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and coordinate activities across multiple organizations.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous SETA or Government Program Office experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community space programs.
• Experience supporting Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T), mission operations, or launch campaigns.
• Familiarity with national security space acquisition programs and spacecraft development environments.

Work Environment

• Full-time position located in Chantilly, VA.
• Fast-paced, mission-focused environment supporting high-visibility national security space programs.

Why Join OMNI?

OMNI Consulting Solutions is a boutique consulting firm specializing in creating game-changing value and simple solutions for complex demands. OMNI is built on the idea that change moves the world forward, and through creative and entrepreneurial leadership OMNI maintains a bold reputation within the DoD/Aerospace community and across the various other industries we support.

As an OMNI employee, you can be assured of extensive growth opportunities, inordinately competitive salary compensation packages, and the unparalleled support of the OMNI family. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and our benefits packages are designed to meet the needs of all our employees and dependents:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Fully Vested on Day 1 of Employment
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Company Sponsored Social Events

Is It a Match?

If you are interested in this position or other opportunities at OMNI, please let us know! We only need your resume and some basic details to get things started.

Even if you aren't a match, we may still be interested! We will keep your resume on-file and will let you know if something matching your skills comes along.

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