Satellite Systems Engineer — SETA for Space Missions

Spacesystemsintegration; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer with TS/SCI CI Poly to provide SETA support for a SPO in Chantilly, VA. You will contribute to the full lifecycle of satellite system development, from requirements to verification and mission success.

You will collaborate with government and contractors, lead technical briefings, and help identify technology gaps while guiding risk management and performance metrics to ensure space resiliency.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph within 10 years.
• Bachelor's in engineering; 10+ years experience; Masters 8+ years acceptable.
• PMI PMP or INCOSE CSEP/ESEP or equivalent certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquisitions by focusing on systems engineering processes and lifecycle readiness.
• Develop and review SOWs, conduct technical evaluations, facilitate source selection.
• Manage risk across satellite lifecycle and ensure contract requirements are met.
• Serve as technical liaison between Government and contractors; align stakeholders.
• Collaborate with SMEs to understand system designs, interfaces, and mission requirements.

Skills

Clearance management

Lead collaboration

Technical briefing

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree

PMI PMP / INCOSE CSEP/ESEP or equivalent

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer with TS/SCI CI Poly to provide SETA support for a SPO in Chantilly, VA. You will contribute to the full lifecycle of satellite system development, from requirements to verification and mission success.

You will collaborate with government and contractors, lead technical briefings, and help identify technology gaps while guiding risk management and performance metrics to ensure space resiliency.