Space Reconnaissance Engineer/Technical Analyst
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)Virginia, United States
Posted January 5, 2026
105262 - 172578 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is America's leading agency for space-based intelligence systems, providing critical national security information through advanced satellite technology. Key customers rely on the NRO to monitor weapons proliferation, track terrorists, and support humanitarian operations. The NRO's innovations have also influenced everyday technologies like GPS and cellular phones, making it a cornerstone of national defense and intelligence.
Job Description
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is looking for a Space Reconnaissance Engineer/Technical Analyst to plan, develop, advise, and implement crucial projects and segments of NRO programs. The candidate will prepare and evaluate plans and designs for engineering projects, research technology trends and patterns, conduct technical analysis, and provide engineering expertise and advice on program planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (e.g., aerospace or astronautical engineering, applied mathematics, applied physics, data or computer science, electrical engineering, industrial or systems engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering)
- Minimum of 3 years of relative experience in the application of engineering, architecture, or scientific programs
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Benefits
- Hiring incentives
- Trial period
- Veterans' preference
- Equal employment opportunity policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- DCIPS pay scale