Chief Engineer - Payload Systems Engineering
SES Space & DefenseReston, Virginia, United States
Posted January 29, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
SES Space & Defense offers customized satellite communications solutions for government and defense missions worldwide.
Job Description
The Chief Engineer - Payload Systems Engineering will serve as the technical lead for the end-to-end design, development, integration, test, deployment, and on-orbit commissioning of hosted payloads and payload-centric missions on GEO and MEO spacecraft.
Requirements
- BS + 15 years or MS + 12 years in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering (or related) with extensive spacecraft payload engineering experience.
- US Citizenship with ability to obtain up to TS/SCI clearance
- Demonstrated team player with a willingness to mentor, train, and uplift other team members, openly sharing knowledge and ensuring the team gains exposure to all relevant technical areas.
- Demonstrated payload ownership across at least one spacecraft mission (requirements → I&T → launch → on-orbit commissioning).
