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The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer should have experience in the design, development, and testing of satellite vehicles. The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer should understand both technical and programmatic aspects of complex satellite systems, including operational concepts, applied technology, and system architectures, to facilitate the demonstration and transition of novel resilient capabilities to operations. The Space Vehicle Systems Engineer should be comfortable working amongst a diverse and energetic team in the pursuit of mission objectives and project success.\nThe Space Vehicle Systems Engineer will provide Systems Engineering and Acquisition support with an emphasis on software-intensive systems, interfaces, and system integration across the spacecraft lifecycle. 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