Space Communication Systems Engineer
LV8D Solutions LLC
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Job summary
LV8D Solutions LLC is seeking a Space Communication Systems Engineer to support SETA activities, lead space capability studies, and guide IPTs. You will work with Government leads and subject matter experts to assess architectures, performance, and risks, ensuring traceable requirements and effective acquisition planning.
The role requires extended experience with space communication systems, strong leadership, and the ability to operate in a high-tempo, on-site environment. U.S.
Qualifications
- B.S. or M.S. in STEM, Systems Engineering, or Project Management; experience levels vary with degree.
- 10+ years of experience with communication systems.
- Knowledge of national space systems and ground processing networks.
- Strong systems engineering and program management skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead space capability studies and IPTs with Government leads and SMEs.
- Assess performance and modeling results; identify risks to plans.
- Conduct design trade studies and evaluate architectures for required performance.
- Coordinate across Government teams for requirements research, capture, and traceability.
- Support acquisition planning and documentation for Government reviews.
Skills
Education
Job description
LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Space Communication Systems Engineer serves as a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in defining the future space communication architecture.
LV8D Solutions is seeking a Space Communication Systems Engineer. The successful candidate will support and lead space capability studies and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite experience and be able to provide technical and programmatic insight on the wide variety of space communication system capabilities. The successful candidate will work both independently and in a dynamic team-based environment.
- Work in an interactive team environment with Government customer leads and other subject matter experts
- Participate in external, program office, and developer-sponsored forums (e.g., working groups, IPTs, and boards)
- Assess technical performance and modeling and simulation results. Identify risks to program plans and schedules and support development of acquisition plans
- Assist with the execution of design trade studies. Evaluate system and architecture designs, as necessary, to determine if the proposed architecture and supporting system capabilities are adequate to meet the required performance thresholds
- Coordinate across Government teams to research, gather, conceptualize, identify, and capture architecture and system requirements
- Assist in managing requirements development, flow-down, and traceability
- Support acquisition planning activities and document preparation for Government review and approval
- B.S. or M.S. (preferred) in STEM, Systems Engineering, or Project Management. Bachelor's and 14 years or more experience; Masters and 12 or more years of experience; PhD and 9 or more years of experience.
- 10 or more years of experience with communication systems
- Knowledge of National space systems, communication networks, and ground processing networks
- Understanding of the current and potential capabilities of space communication system providers and their satellite systems, including distributed and proliferated communication systems
- Strong systems engineering, program management, and or configuration management skills
- Strong organization skills and the ability to establish trust-relationships to help guide high functioning multi-faceted teams
- Experience leading high performance technical teams and demonstrated ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks
- Proven technical expertise and communications skills that demonstrate the ability to interface with all levels
- Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations - making recommendations and providing professional advice and assistance to include preparing reports and presentation briefings
- Ability to apply domain knowledge and summarize information/findings for presentation to Government leadership
- Skilled/comfortable working in high-tempo environment, able to be flexible and to adjust to dynamic technical guidance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
- Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph
- On-site work in a government or contractor facility
- Occasional travel (up to 10%)
LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, and mission-first mindset to design, acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We specialize in every aspect of our customers' space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplary compensation and total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talent and committed to national defense and career growth.
LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.
Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.
Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.
Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.
Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.
The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.
The company invests in your professional growth through:
- Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications
- Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution
Support for a healthy work-life balance includes:
- Flexible work hours
- Competitive paid time off (PTO)
- Company holidays
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees
- Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
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