Satellite Lead Mission Systems Engineer (SETA)

omniconsultcorp

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

OMNI Consulting Solutions is seeking a Satellite Lead Mission Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to provide SETA support for a high-priority national security space program. You will serve as the mission engineering lead coordinating activities across Government, contractor, and SETA teams through assembly, integration, testing, launch prep, and readiness.

This role requires seasoned systems engineering leadership, expert-level experience with spacecraft integration and test, and the ability to

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or related STEM with 14 years of relevant exp; or a Master’s with 12 years.
Minimum of five years in a senior systems engineering leadership role on a large satellite/space system program.
Expert-level systems engineering for spacecraft integration, test, verification, checkout, and launch prep.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across organizations.
Strong understanding of spacecraft lifecycles, engineering processes, risk management.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Government Program Office’s technical focal point for mission-level development, integration, test, and launch prep.
Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of systems engineers and SMEs across the system lifecycle.
Advise Government and SETA PMs on mission performance, risks, schedules, and readiness.
Coordinate with contractor teams, factory reps, and integration personnel to monitor progress and address issues.
Analyze spacecraft integration activities, test results, verification evidence, and readiness data for decisions.
Identify and communicate technical, integration, verification, and schedule risks impacting objectives.
Track development progress and provide status updates during reviews.
Support AI&T activities, requirements verification, system checkout, and readiness assessments.
Prepare executive briefings and engineering assessments for senior leadership.
Coordinate activities across distributed teams to align with mission objectives.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Senior systems engineering leadership

Satellite system lifecycle expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Briefing and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Systems/EE/ME/Physics/CS or related STEM

Master’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience

Job description

Position Title: Satellite Lead Mission Systems Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI required

U.S. Citizenship required

Position Overview

OMNI is seeking a Satellite Lead Mission Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support for a high-priority national security space program. The selected candidate will serve as the Government Program Office’s mission engineering lead, responsible for coordinating mission-level technical activities across Government, contractor, and SETA organizations throughout spacecraft assembly, integration, testing, launch preparation, and mission readiness activities.

This position requires a seasoned systems engineer capable of leading cross-functional technical teams, integrating information from multiple engineering disciplines, and advising Government leadership on mission performance, technical risks, schedule impacts, and program execution.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Government Program Office’s technical focal point for mission-level development, integration, test, and launch preparation activities.
Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of systems engineers and subject matter experts supporting mission execution throughout the system lifecycle.
Advise Government and SETA Program Managers on mission performance, technical risks, program schedules, integration progress, and mission readiness.
Coordinate with contractor engineering teams, factory representatives, and integration personnel to monitor development progress, assess technical issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Analyze spacecraft integration activities, test results, verification evidence, and mission readiness data to support Government decision-making. Facilitate technical interchange meetings, engineering reviews, readiness reviews, and cross-functional working groups.
Identify, assess, and communicate technical, integration, verification, and schedule risks that may impact mission objectives or launch schedules
Track mission development progress and provide status updates to Government leadership during mission-level, enterprise-level, and system-level reviews.
Support Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) activities, requirements verification, system checkout, launch preparation, and mission readiness assessments.
Prepare executive briefings, engineering assessments, decision-support materials, and
technical recommendations for senior Government leadership.
Coordinate technical activities across geographically distributed engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission objectives.

Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline with 14 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with 12 years of relevant experience.
Minimum of five years of experience serving in a senior systems engineering leadership role supporting a large, complex satellite or space system program.
Expert-level systems engineering experience supporting spacecraft integration, test, verification, checkout, and launch preparation activities.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating technical efforts across multiple organizations.
Strong understanding of spacecraft development lifecycles, systems engineering processes, mission integration, and technical risk management.
Excellent communication, briefing, and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, program managers, and senior Government decision-makers.
Proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment with minimal supervision. Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) experience supporting Government Program Offices.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), U.S. Space Force, or other national security space acquisition programs.
Experience serving as a Mission Engineer, Chief Systems Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, Integration Lead, or Technical Lead on a satellite development program.
Experience supporting satellite Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) activities at the unit, subsystem, or system level.
Experience supporting launch campaigns, mission readiness reviews, launch and early orbit operations, or spacecraft commissioning activities.
Experience serving as a program manager, subsystem manager, integration manager, or technical lead responsible for mitigating technical and schedule risks.

Familiarity with Government acquisition processes, technical review boards, and major milestone reviews.

Work Environment

Full-time position located in Chantilly, Virginia.
Approximately 10% travel to contractor facilities, integration sites, test locations, and mission activities as required.
Collaborative SETA environment supporting advanced national security space programs.
Direct interaction with Government, contractor, and engineering teams responsible for the development, integration, testing, launch, and operation of critical space capabilities.

Why Join OMNI?

OMNI Consulting Solutions is a boutique consulting firm specializing in creating game-changing value and simple solutions for complex demands. OMNI is built on the idea that change moves the world forward, and through creative and entrepreneurial leadership OMNI maintains a bold reputation within the DoD/Aerospace community and across the various other industries we support.

As an OMNI employee, you can be assured of extensive growth opportunities, inordinately competitive salary compensation packages, and the unparalleled support of the OMNI family. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and our benefits packages are designed to meet the needs of all our employees and dependents: