Senior Satellite Systems Engineer — Space Resilience & SE

Space Systems Integration LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Space Systems Integration LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Satellite Systems Engineer (TS/SCI CI Poly) to provide SETA support to a SPO at the Customer site. The role covers the full lifecycle of satellite systems, from concept to post-launch operations, and requires collaboration with IC and DoD stakeholders.

The incumbent will develop SOWs, conduct technical evaluations, manage risk, and brief senior government and industry leaders. Extensive travel up to 10% is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph (polygraph within the last ten years).
• Master's degree in engineering and 10+ years of experience.
• Experience with all phases of the satellite mission lifecycle, from concept development to post-launch operations.
• Experience with space systems design for IC/DoD; PMP/CSEP/ESEP certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee acquisitions by focusing on systems engineering processes and lifecycle readiness reviews.
• Develop review SOWs, conduct evaluations, facilitate source selection, ensure regulatory alignment.
• Manage risk across the satellite lifecycle to maintain system integrity and mission success.
• Serve as a technical liaison between Government and contractors to align objectives.
• Collaborate with SMEs and partners to understand system designs, interfaces, and mission requirements.
• Guide contracting officers to ensure contract requirements and performance metrics align with mission objectives.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Leadership & communication

Satellite lifecycle experience

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in engineering

PMI PMP / INCOSE CSEP/ESEP or equivalent certifications

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Space Systems Integration LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Satellite Systems Engineer (TS/SCI CI Poly) to provide SETA support to a SPO at the Customer site. The role covers the full lifecycle of satellite systems, from concept to post-launch operations, and requires collaboration with IC and DoD stakeholders.

The incumbent will develop SOWs, conduct technical evaluations, manage risk, and brief senior government and industry leaders. Extensive travel up to 10% is expected as needed.