Senior Spacecraft Bus & Avionics Systems Engineer - On Site

Space Systems Integration LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k contribution

Job summary

Space Systems Integration LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer to join a highly collaborative team. You will evaluate bus design, subsystem trades, radiation-hardening strategies, flight software architecture, and environmental testing.

Role includes leading design trades, ensuring interfaces within the vehicle and with ground segments, and supporting qualification tests with proper documentation. On-site only, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph.
• BS in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software, or CS.
• Experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems; coordination and leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work under pressure.
• DOD or IC space experience and space systems engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for ESS Program Office on space vehicle integration.
• Lead trades for unit/subsystem designs and integration into bus, payload, and vehicle.
• Ensure design interfaces within space vehicle and ground/terminal segments.
• Support all test programs; develop test plans and qualification documentation.
• Maintain relationships with government customers, contractors, and teammates.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

15 years experience with spacecraftbus

Effective communication

Coordination experience

DOD or IC space experience

Space systems engineering experience

Radiation hardening

Thermal & environmental controls

High-Delta v propulsion

Avionics & flight software

SETA oversight duties

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field

Master’s degree with 12+ years experience

Job description

Space Systems Integration LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer to join a highly collaborative team. You will evaluate bus design, subsystem trades, radiation-hardening strategies, flight software architecture, and environmental testing.

Role includes leading design trades, ensuring interfaces within the vehicle and with ground segments, and supporting qualification tests with proper documentation. On-site only, with travel as needed.