Senior Exercise Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) – DoD/Space Missions

FTS International, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 170,000; 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

Other optional benefit elections

Job summary

FTS International, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Exercise Execution Systems Engineer to design, plan, coordinate, and execute on-orbit operational test campaigns and exercises to validate capabilities and mission performance. The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS STEM in engineering, and 9+ years in systems engineering or military/space programs.

Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS is essential.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph and a BS STEM in engineering.
• 9+ years in systems engineering, testing, or military/space programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, coordinate, and execute operational test campaigns and exercises.
• Lead exercise planning with objectives, scenarios, and success criteria.
• Coordinate with DoD, IC, Combatant Commands, and international partners.
• Develop reports, after-action assessments, and executive briefings.
• Support verification, validation, and accreditation activities.
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations for planning and execution.

Skills

Test planning

Operational testing

Stakeholder coordination

Written and verbal communication

Travel readiness

Analytical problem solving

DoD collaboration

Education

BS STEM in engineering discipline

MS STEM in engineering discipline

Tools

Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC)

Modeling & simulation tools

Job description

FTS International, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Exercise Execution Systems Engineer to design, plan, coordinate, and execute on-orbit operational test campaigns and exercises to validate capabilities and mission performance. The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a BS STEM in engineering, and 9+ years in systems engineering or military/space programs.

Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS is essential.