Payload Systems Engineer (TS/SCI SETA) On-Site

LV8D Solutions, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LV8D Solutions, LLC is seeking a Payload Systems Engineer to support national security space programs. You will advise the Payload Division on payload development, acquisition, and lifecycle management for EO and SAR systems, and assist with contract documents, CONOPS, and milestone reviews.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with Poly and the ability to operate onsite in a government/contractor environment, including up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering or Similar Field with 5+ years of experience; Masters with 3+ years; PhD with 0 years is acceptable.
• Experience with satellite and/or payload system requirement development, design, manufacturing, and test.
• Experience supporting satellite and payload design reviews (SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, MRR, PSR).
• Experience supporting acquisition of multiple payload systems.
• Experience developing requirement documents, statements of work, and other contract documents for major programs.
• Proven ability to assess contractor designs, identify risks, and evaluate performance against mission requirements.

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 EO and SAR payload systems.
• Assist the Government in developing CONOPS and employment approaches for EO and SAR systems.
• Assist the Government in developing SOWs and other contract documents during program acquisition.
• Provide oversight of acquisitions to ensure end-to-end system closure and requirement satisfaction.
• Draft technical evaluations and serve as a technical advisor during source selections.
• Provide programmatic assessments of contractor designs at milestone reviews.
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and the COTR.
• Review CDRL deliverables for technical accuracy and sufficiency.
• Provide technical support to Government activities and program processes.
• Develop documents and briefings communicating study results and status.

Skills

Satellite payload experience

Systems engineering

Acquisition lifecycle understanding

EO/SAR payload knowledge

Leadership and communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field

Masters degree in Engineering or related field

PhD (relevant)

Job description

LV8D Solutions, LLC is seeking a Payload Systems Engineer to support national security space programs. You will advise the Payload Division on payload development, acquisition, and lifecycle management for EO and SAR systems, and assist with contract documents, CONOPS, and milestone reviews.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with Poly and the ability to operate onsite in a government/contractor environment, including up to 25% travel.