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Manufacturing Engineer Level I
Employee Owned Holdings, Inc.
Harahan, LA
…must be able to work and communicate with other groups such as management, design engineering, purchasing, scheduling, quality, and logistics. They would be expected to participate in…
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Electrical Arc Furnace (EAF) Specialist
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC
IA
A technical, project-focused engineering role responsible for providing specialized expertise in Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) operations, design integration, and process optimization for the…
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Plate Mill Specialist (Flat Products)
Mesabi Metallics Company LLC
IA
A technical, project-focused engineering role responsible for providing specialized expertise in heavy plate rolling mill operations, design integration, and process optimization for the…
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Software Engineer, Project, AI Platforms
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $139,680 to $176,600 USD / year
…applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Engineer, Project, AI Platforms based in the United…
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Senior Transportation Project Manager
Jacobs
Honolulu, HI
As a vital member of our Hawaii team, you’ll work with and lead multidisciplinary project teams and partner with clients to deliver planning, design, and construction support services…
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Civil Engineer (Highway) (PDP) (Direct Hire)
Federal Highway Administration
Phoenix, AZ · Augusta, ME · Little Rock, AR · Vancouver, WA · Olympia, WA · Lakewood, CO · Salt Lake City, UT · Washington, DC · Bismarck, ND · Carson City, NV · Trenton, NJ · Austin, TX · Harrisburg, PA · Columbus, OH · Salem, OR · Lansing, MI
- $50,460 to $90,540 USD / year
To qualify for the GS-07 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-05 it must include: · To qualify for the GS-09 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include:
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Civil Engineer
Agriculture, Rural Development
Las Vegas, NV · Elko, NV · Carson City, NV
- $74,678 to $116,362 USD / year
For the GS-11: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal service
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Civil Engineer (Structural) - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Highway Administration
Dover, DE
- $98,630 to $152,471 USD / year
To qualify for the GS-12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, it must include: · To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:
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Civil Engineer (Structural) - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Highway Administration
Austin, TX
- $76,777 to $119,633 USD / year
To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: · To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have:
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Water/Wastewater Engineer PM/PE
GPAC
Greensboro, NC
- $105,000 to $140,000 USD / year
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required, preferably in Minnesota or the ability to obtain Minnesota licensure through reciprocity
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Senior Associate Technical Consultant - CTEM / Vulnerability Management Engineer
Jobgether
Remote, United States
- $100,000 to $120,000 USD / year
…cybersecurity posture by improving their Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) and vulnerability management capabilities. You will work across diverse client environments, assessing…
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Civil Project Manager-PE/PM - Salina
GPAC
Salina, KS
- $120,000 to $165,000 USD / year
Lead the design of site layouts, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and associated infrastructure.
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TMEIC Corporation Americas
Roanoke, VA
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Winnemucca, NV
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Civil Project Manager-PE/PM - McPherson
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Mcpherson, KS
- $120,000 to $165,000 USD / year
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Civil Project Manager-PE/PM - El Dorado
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El Dorado, KS
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Civil Project Manager-PE/PM - Arkansas City
GPAC
Arkansas City, KS
- $120,000 to $165,000 USD / year
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Civil Project Manager-PE/PM - Independence
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Independence, KS
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Civil Project Manager-PE/PM - Iola
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Iola, KS
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Civil Project Manager-PE/PM - Marysville
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Marysville, KS
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Civil Project Manager-PE/PM - Russell
GPAC
Russell, KS
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Civil Project Manager-PE/PM - Larned
GPAC
Larned, KS
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Civil Project Manager-PE/PM - Kingman
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Kingman, KS
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Goodland, KS
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The MITRE Corporation

Lead Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, United States

$146,400 - $183,000 - $219,600 Annual

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Pay: $146,400 - $183,000 - $219,600 Annual
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies – collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose - and help shape the future.

Department Summary:

The Systems and Operations Department (L626) within MITRE's Systems Engineering Division in the Center for Engineering and Analysis delivers mission-focused solutions through multidisciplinary systems engineering. Its work spans mission integration, lifecycle systems engineering, and acquisition systems engineering, helping government sponsors improve complex systems and operational mission effectiveness.

Roles & Responsibilities:

MITRE is seeking a technically exceptional Lead Space System Engineer to support the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Advanced Systems & Technology Directorate (AS&T) Accelerate System Program Office (XSPO). AS&T serves as a key engine for the NRO’s future capabilities, advancing the research, prototyping, experimentation, and transition of breakthrough technologies that shape the next generation of overhead reconnaissance and intelligence systems. A Lead supporting AS&T/XSPO execution will help guide the technical vision, development strategy, and integration of advanced space, ground, and data capabilities that strengthen the NRO’s long-term mission advantage. This includes driving innovation across future architectures, accelerating the maturation of emerging technologies, and aligning technical investments to meet evolving national security and intelligence needs.

The selected candidate will be expected to:

Provide strategic and technical guidance as a trusted advisor to the XSPO Technical Director and help shape the full scope of work supporting AS&T’s publicly recognized mission of advancing next-generation overhead intelligence capabilities through research, prototyping, experimentation, and technology transition
Define and execute technical objectives based on sponsor priorities and mission outcomes, with emphasis on areas where MITRE can provide high-value support to future architecture development, advanced concept evaluation, risk reduction, acquisition, and the maturation of emerging technologies for operational transition
Translate overall project strategy into clear, actionable outcomes, deliverables, technical assessments, architecture products, and engineering recommendations that support AS&T’s role in shaping future space, ground, communications, and data capabilities
Identify and integrate relevant research, innovation, and experimentation from across MITRE, including internal research and development programs, to strengthen sponsor decision-making in areas such as advanced sensors, resilient architectures, autonomy, AI/ML-enabled mission applications, data exploitation, and other mission-enabling technologies associated with XSPO’s innovation portfolio
Support the assessment of emerging technologies and mission concepts by leading studies, trade analyses, technical evaluations, and prototype-informed recommendations that help determine feasibility, mission utility, architectural compatibility, and transition potential
Collaborate with Government officials, FFRDC’s, support contractors and industry to determine future technology development within determined budgets and schedules.

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of related education and work experience in a relevant engineering discipline (Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.), Computer Science, or related technical field.
Experience in all aspects of space systems engineering, including architecture, engineering design, and engineering analysis.
Knowledge of core space system segments (space, ground, transport, launch, etc.) at the enterprise, SoS, system, and subsystem levels.
Ability to clearly explain complex concepts to customers and fellow employees.
A self-starter able to provide independent evaluation and analysis of emerging sensor technologies and spearhead new efforts.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills.
Ability to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing program office sponsor and customer needs.
Problem-solving, analytical, and innovation mindset.
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters of Science or Ph.D. degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Aerospace Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.), Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
Knowledge of various sensor types with ability to evaluate and make recommendations to implement new technologies.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Not Applicable

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$146,400 - $183,000 - $219,600 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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Cybersecurity
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Project management
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