Space Communication Systems Engineer

LV8D Solutions, LLC; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) Company Match

Paid time off

Flexible work hours

Professional training support

Job summary

LV8D Solutions is seeking a Space Communication Systems Engineer to support and lead space capability studies and IPTs. The role requires satellite experience and the ability to provide technical and programmatic insights in a dynamic team setting.

The candidate will work with Government customer leads, participate in forums, and help analyze system performance, develop requirements, and support acquisition planning. On-site work with potential travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in STEM, Systems Engineering, or Project Management; Bachelor’s and 14+ years experience, Masters 12+ years, PhD 9+ years.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Government leads and SMEs in an interactive team environment.
• Participate in forums, IPTs, boards with external partners.
• Assess performance via modeling/simulation; identify risks and support acquisition plans.
• Assist design trade studies; evaluate architectures to meet performance thresholds.
• Coordinate across Government teams to gather requirements and ensure traceability.
• Support requirements development, flow-down, and document preparation for reviews.
• Assist in acquisition planning activities and prepare materials for Government approval.

Skills

Systems engineering

Program management

Leadership of technical teams

Stakeholder communication

Requirements traceability

Risk assessment

Multi-tasking in high tempo env

Education

B.S. or M.S. in STEM/Systems Engineering/PM

Job description

Mission Context

LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. TheSpace Communication Systems Engineerserves as aSystems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in defining the future space communication architecture.

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Security Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Work Environment:

• On-site work in a government or contractor facility
• Occasional travel (up to 10%)

About LV8D Solutions

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 exemplarycompensationand total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talentand committed to national defense and career growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 & Recognition

Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.

Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty
Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.

Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities
Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.

Milestone Rewards
Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20thyears of service.

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Profit Sharing
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.

401(k) Company Match
The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.

Career Development

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.

Work-Life Balance

Support for a healthy work-life balance includes:

• Flexible work hours
• Competitive paid time off (PTO)
• Company holidays

Health & Wellness Benefits

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Medical Coverage

Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees

Dental & Vision

• Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

• 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurancewith Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.