Senior Attitude Control Systems Engineer (Spacecraft)

FTS International, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Retirement

Job summary

FTS International, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Attitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer for a classified space program. You will specialize in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirement development, verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a BS in Aerospace/Astronautical/Mechanical Engineering, and 9+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph
• BS degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 9+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes
• Knowledge of control theory, reaction wheel/control moment gyro, star sensor/tracker, inertial reference units/sensors, sun sensor, magnetic torque rod, GPS receiver, and control algorithm development
• Experience in design & integration of satellite buses and knowledge of launch & flight operations of space vehicles
• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and report on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware currently in production and test for a classified space program
• Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems
• Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, system level design reviews
• Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test, as required
• Identify & assess emerging risks and develop & evaluate proposed burn-down plans
• Review developer’s readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly

Skills

TS/SCI polygraph

9+ years experience

Control theory

Satellite buses

Launch ops knowledge

Collaborative work

Education

BS in Aerospace/Astronautical/Mechanical Eng

Job description

FTS International, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Attitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer for a classified space program. You will specialize in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirement development, verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a BS in Aerospace/Astronautical/Mechanical Engineering, and 9+ years of relevant experience.