Satellite Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Design and Ops

Fts Intl; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development

Wellness Programs

Job summary

FTS International, LLC is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to lead design, development, integration, testing, and operation of satellite systems and subsystems. You will translate mission objectives into system-level requirements and guide cross-functional teams through architecture, verification, and testing.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS STEM in engineering, and 9+ years in satellite systems engineering, with strong analytical and communication skills for

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• BS STEM in engineering is required.
• 9+ years of satellite systems engineering experience.
• Understanding of spacecraft subsystems, interfaces, and mission operations.
• Experience with requirements management, system architecture, and verification/validation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain spacecraft system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and technical specifications.
• Translate mission objectives into system-level requirements and performance budgets.
• Lead system-level design, trade studies, and technical analyses.
• Coordinate interfaces between spacecraft subsystems and external systems.
• Support spacecraft integration, verification, validation, and environmental testing.
• Develop system-level test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze test results and resolve system-level anomalies and performance issues.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to mitigation and contingency planning.
• Prepare technical documentation, design reviews, reports, and presentations.
• Participate in design reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and ORR.
• Work closely with customers, program management, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support mission operations and investigate spacecraft telemetry and anomalies as required.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

BS STEM in engineering

9+ years satellite systems engineering

Understanding spacecraft subsystems

Requirements management

System architecture

Technical communication

Education

MS STEM in engineering

BS STEM in engineering

Tools

SysML

MATLAB/Simulink

STK

Python

DOORS

Jama

Job description

FTS International, LLC is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to lead design, development, integration, testing, and operation of satellite systems and subsystems. You will translate mission objectives into system-level requirements and guide cross-functional teams through architecture, verification, and testing.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS STEM in engineering, and 9+ years in satellite systems engineering, with strong analytical and communication skills for