Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Software & Interfaces

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

Job summary

Space Systems Integration LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer with a strong software and interface background to support a dynamic space program. You will provide systems engineering and acquisition support, focusing on software-intensive systems and interfaces across the spacecraft lifecycle.

The role requires leading software/interface SE efforts, coordinating ICDs and requirements artifacts, and working with Government and contractor teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in software-intensive systems engineering, interfaces, and integration.
• Experience with Government acquisition or program offices.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Willingness to travel domestically.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive systems engineering support to Government customers within an integrated program office environment.
• Lead software and interface-focused systems engineering across the spacecraft lifecycle.
• Coordinate ICDs, requirements artifacts, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with contractor teams to resolve interface issues and manage technical risks.
• Represent Government at contractor reviews, TIMs, and program reviews with technical assessments.
• Plan and execute systems engineering forums, working groups, and interface coordination meetings.
• Interface with multiple Enterprise organizations to support cross-program software integration.

Skills

Software-intensive systems engineering

System interfaces

Integration

Government acquisition experience

Education

Master's degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

ICDs

Job description

Space Systems Integration LLC in Chantilly, VA seeks a Spacecraft Systems Engineer with a strong software and interface background to support a dynamic space program. You will provide systems engineering and acquisition support, focusing on software-intensive systems and interfaces across the spacecraft lifecycle.

The role requires leading software/interface SE efforts, coordinating ICDs and requirements artifacts, and working with Government and contractor teams.