Payload Systems Engineer — Spacecraft Payloads & Acquisition (SETA)

LV8D Solutions LLC

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

13 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match
Career Development
Work-Life Balance
Health & Wellness Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
Referral Bonus
Profit Sharing
Milestone Rewards

Job summary

LV8D Solutions LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Payload Systems Engineer to lead and advise on satellite payload development, acquisition, and execution for EO/SAR programs. You will support the government with CONOPS, requirements, and contract documentation, ensuring end‑to‑end system success and milestone adherence.

The role requires on-site engagement, active TS/SCI clearance with poly, and strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with government and contractor teams in a

Qualifications

  • Bachelors in Engineering or Similar Field and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
  • Experience with satellite and/or satellite payload system requirement development, design, manufacturing, and test
  • Demonstrated experience supporting satellite and/or payload design reviews, including SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, MRR, PSR, and related milestone reviews
  • Experience supporting the acquisition of multiple payload systems
  • Experience developing requirement documents, statements of work, and other contract documents for major acquisition programs
  • Proven ability to assess contractor designs, identify risks, and evaluate technical performance against mission requirements
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, team‑building, and problem‑solving skills with demonstrated effectiveness in a government/contractor environment
  • Working knowledge of government organizations, major acquisition processes, and satellite systems

Responsibilities

  • Advise the PROSPO Payload Division Chief on all aspects of payload development and acquisition
  • Support the SPO in planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of multiple EO and SAR payload systems in development and acquisition
  • Assist the Government in developing CONOPS and employment approaches for EO and SAR systems
  • Assist the Government in developing requirement documents, statements of work (SOWs), and other contract documents during program acquisition and contract action preparation
  • Provide oversight of acquisitions to ensure end‑to‑end system closure and satisfaction of mission need
  • Draft technical evaluations and serve as a technical advisor during source selections
  • Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs at major milestone reviews to evaluate progress, risks, issues, and ability to meet mission requirements
  • Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and the COTR
  • Review CDRL deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and sufficiency to meet program objectives
  • Provide technical support to Government customer activities and programmatic processes
  • Develop documents and briefings to communicate study results, technical findings, and program status to Government and industry stakeholders

Skills

Payload systems
Satellite design reviews
Acquisition support
Programmatic assessment
COTR liaison

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Similar Field
5+ years experience (Masters 3+ years, PhD 0)

Job description

LV8D Solutions LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Payload Systems Engineer to lead and advise on satellite payload development, acquisition, and execution for EO/SAR programs. You will support the government with CONOPS, requirements, and contract documentation, ensuring end‑to‑end system success and milestone adherence.

The role requires on-site engagement, active TS/SCI clearance with poly, and strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with government and contractor teams in a

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