Satellite Space Systems Engineers

Space Systems Integration LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and rapidly growing engineering firm is looking for Satellite Space Systems Engineers to support critical defense space activities. In this role, you will provide technical guidance, develop enterprise and system requirements, and oversee the integration of complex satellite systems. Join a team of forward-thinking professionals committed to delivering resilient space solutions for national security. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for aerospace technology, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience with satellite and ground systems.
• Strong experience in satellite or ground system development.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to the customer's System Program Director.
• Oversee integration and test of the satellite into ground systems.
• Support the SDA's Tranche 2 Program Management.

Skills

Engineering processes

Requirements analysis and tracking

Satellite system development

Ground system integration

Project management

Communication skills

Systems engineering

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers' technical challenges.

SSI is seeking Satellite Space Systems Engineers. In this role, the individuals will support various engineering, scientific, analysis, planning, and program management of Defense space activities.

Specific Tasks May Include

• Provide technical advice/input to the customer's System Program Director and Chief Engineer that lays the strategic foundation for critical, national capability and the customer's future initiatives
• Understand and contribute to system designs and technical approaches to guide next-generation systems to provide resilient space systems for space-based optical communications systems and space-based missile tracking systems
• Develop enterprise, system, functional, performance, and interface requirements
• Consider the impact of the satellites' requirements to the ground system
• Oversee and guide integrated space vehicle systems, including integration of mission payloads (Link 16, Ka Band communications, DVB-S2, optical communications, onboard data processors, Missile Warning/Missile Tracking sensors and Missile Defense/Fire Control sensors) with satellite busses
• Consider cybersecurity implications of the system design and relationships, including satellite to satellite networking
• Oversee integration and test of the satellite into the SDA's ground system network design and with the other satellite vendors to create the mesh network
• Assess necessary changes and updates to ground systems to enable overall architecture capabilities
• Coordinate the development of operational procedures for tactical data link payloads, including joining networks, maintaining connections, and mission planning
• Characterize the impact of space vehicle payload design and ground system decisions on mission effectiveness
• Coordinate with modeling and simulation teams to assess impacts to the architecture
• Review engineering documents and provide SME support, Participate in design reviews, satellite assembly integration and test, and launch preparation activities
• Identify capability gaps and devise actions to help address those gaps
• Support the SDA's Tranche 2 Program Management and Systems Engineering team
• Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems that require balancing risk, schedule, and performance considerations to ensure delivery of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture
• Incorporate Joint Warfighter, Mission Partners, and internal SDA team's feedback and input on product strategy and identify the best path to improve efficiencies
• Support application product managers and coordinate cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry)
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering and math
• Minimum of 8 years experience with satellite and ground systems
• Strong Experience in engineering processes and requirements analysis and tracking
• Strong experience in satellite or ground system development, integration, and test
• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction
• Understanding or experience in satellite and ground system acquisition processes
• Experience in systems engineering
• Experience in project management
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in science, technology, engineering, and math
• 12 years of experience with satellite systems
• Agile framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence
• Experience DoD and or IC customers
• Current experience with space systems
  
  

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Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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