Satellite Systems Engineer

Space Systems Integration LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer to provide SETA support at a DoD/IC customer in Chantilly, VA. The role covers full lifecycle oversight of satellite systems, SOW reviews, risk management, and technical liaison activities with government and contractors to ensure mission success.

Qualified candidates bring a TS/SCI with CI poly, a Master's in engineering and 10+ years of experience across space systems. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph in the last 10 years.
• Master's degree in engineering plus 10+ years of experience.
• Experience across satellite mission lifecycle from concept to post-launch.
• Space systems design, development, assembly, integration and testing for IC/DoD with PM/SE certifications.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and written/verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquisitions with systems engineering processes and lifecycle readiness reviews.
• Develop and review SOWs, conduct technical evaluations and source selection.
• Manage risk across the satellite lifecycle and coordinate with contractors and government.
• Serve as technical liaison between Government and contractors and align with mission objectives.
• Collaborate with domain experts to understand designs, interfaces and requirements.
• Guide COs and COTRs on contract requirements and performance metrics.
• Identify technology gaps and help build strategic roadmaps within Customer architecture.
• Prepare high-impact project status briefs for government and industry stakeholders.
• Leverage data analytics to evaluate and improve system performance.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

CI polygraph

Satellite lifecycle experience

Acquisition lifecycle management

Technical liaison

Risk management

Leadership & team building

Clear briefing communications

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

PMI PMP

INCOSE CSEP/ESEP

Job description

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 a Satellite Systems Engineer (TS/SCI CI Poly required) to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to a System Program Office (SPO) at our Customer in Chantilly, VA. The role involves supporting satellite system development and acquisitions to enhance space resiliency and collaborating with IC organizations and technical providers to address emerging threats. As part of a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), the engineer will contribute to the full lifecycle of systems engineering and management processes, ensuring the delivery of critical space resiliency capabilities.

Specific Duties May Include, but Not Limited to the Following:

• Oversee acquisitions by focusing on systems engineering processes, ensuring successful integration and mission achievement through lifecycle readiness reviews, including system requirements definition, design, verification, and validation
• Support the full acquisition lifecycle by developing and reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs), conducting technical evaluations, facilitating source selection, and ensuring alignment with mission objectives and regulatory standards
• Manage risk throughout the satellite lifecycle, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to maintain system integrity and mission success
• Serve as a technical liaison between the Government and development contractors, fostering clear communication and alignment between all stakeholders
• Collaborate with technical domain experts, and internal and external partners to gain a thorough understanding of system designs, interfaces, and mission requirements, driving integration into Customer architecture
• Guide Contracting Officers (COs) and Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) to ensure contract requirements, performance metrics, and deliverables align with mission objectives while managing risks and compliance
• Assist the Customer in identifying technology gaps, developing strategic roadmaps, and successfully implementing projects and programs within Customer architecture
• Prepare high-impact documents and briefings to communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to Government and industry stakeholders
• Leverage data analytics and performance metrics to evaluate and enhance system performance, guiding decision-making throughout the system lifecycle
• Research and recommend emerging technologies for integration into space systems, advancing capabilities and enhancing mission success

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CI polygraph (polygraph within the last ten (10) years)
• Master's degree in engineering and ten (10) or more years of experience
• Experience with all phases of the satellite mission lifecycle, from concept development and design through integration, testing, and post-launch operations
• Experience with space systems design, development, assembly, integration, and testing, including architectures, spacecraft, and payloads, for the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or the Department of Defense. PMI PMP, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, or equivalent certifications in project management and/or systems engineering
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a Government/Contractor team environment
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics to senior decision-makers with varying technical backgrounds through clear briefings and written reports
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Target salary range: $180,000 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.