Ground Systems Engineer (TS/SCI/Poly) for Space Operations

FTS International, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

wellness programs as well as other

Job summary

FTS International, LLC, Chantilly, VA, seeks a Ground Systems Engineer to advance, integrate, test, and modernize mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations.

Role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS/engineering discipline, and 9+ years in defense/aerospace domains; strong systems engineering, documentation, and collaboration skills are essential to ensure interoperability and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph.
• BS STEM in engineering discipline.
• 9+ years of experience in ground systems engineering, software integration, systems development, testing, or mission operations in defense, intelligence, aerospace, or space domains.
• Experience with complex system integration and test activities in operational environments.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, software development lifecycles, configuration management, and verification and validation processes.
• Experience supporting operational ground systems, mission planning systems, command and control systems, or space mission operations.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and engineering artifacts.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise across the system lifecycle and act as trusted advisor for ground software and system architectures.
• Lead and support development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical ground systems for space operations.
• Provide technical expertise for ground software, workflows, architectures, and mission support processes.
• Plan and execute system integration involving software, networks, databases, and operational systems to ensure interoperability.
• Support system verification, validation, performance assessment, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution.
• Evaluate architectures and processes; recommend improvements for reliability, maintainability, security, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, mission operators, software developers, and engineers to define requirements and solutions.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, interface specs, and operational procedures.
• Capture and transfer critical program knowledge and best practices for long-term sustainability.
• Assist leadership in prioritizing engineering efforts aligned with mission objectives.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

BS STEM in engineering

9+ years experience

Systems engineering

Software integration

Test & verification

Technical documentation

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

MS STEM in engineering

Job description

FTS International, LLC, Chantilly, VA, seeks a Ground Systems Engineer to advance, integrate, test, and modernize mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations.

Role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS/engineering discipline, and 9+ years in defense/aerospace domains; strong systems engineering, documentation, and collaboration skills are essential to ensure interoperability and mission readiness.