Attitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer

International Executive Service Corps; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Executive Service Corps is seeking an Attitude Control Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The role involves participation in ACS and mechanical actuator design, along with verification and unit integration for next-generation spacecraft architecture.

The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, with 9+ years of experience, and a TS/SCI clearance. Join us in supporting innovative space programs!

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience.
• TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• MS degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware.
• Review and coordinate changes to specifications and requirements.
• Track development issues and attend design reviews.
• Support spacecraft on-orbit tests as required.
• Identify emerging risks and evaluate proposed plans.

Skills

Control theory

Experience in DoD IC acquisition

Collaboration with multiple functions

Knowledge of satellite buses

Experience with space vehicles

Education

BS degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Control moment gyros

Star sensor

Inertial reference units

GPS receiver

Job description

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.

FTS has an opportunity for an Attitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer in Chantilly, VA.

The Attitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer will be an integral participant in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirements development & verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and report on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware currently in production and test for a classified space program
• Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems
• Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, system level design reviews
• Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test, as required
• Identify & assess emerging risks and develop & evaluate proposed burn-down plans
• Review developer’s readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly

Required Skills/Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph
• BS degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 9+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes
• Working knowledge of control theory, reaction wheel / control moment gyro, star sensor / tracker, inertial reference units / sensors, sun sensor, magnetic torque rod, GPS receiver, and control algorithm development
• Experience in the design & integration of satellite buses and knowledgeable of launch & flight operations of space vehicles
• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• MS degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacture, simulation, and test

FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - vets/disabled.