Space Systems Engineer & Outreach Lead

Systems Planning & Analysis; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Systems Engineer/Outreach in Chantilly, VA to support a space program office. The role involves coaching GPOCs, coordinating program reviews, and contributing to space-domain capability development across contractor facilities.

You will synthesize intelligence processes, maintain effective collaboration, and ensure timely, quality deliverables while interfacing with government stakeholders and the prime contractor."

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI + Poly clearance at date of application.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field and 9 years of experience or a Masters and 4 years of experience.
• Familiarity with DoW/IC acquisition lifecycle, programming, and SOW compliance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills within high pressure environments.
• Experience in reviewing installation/test procedures, monitoring execution, identifying risks, discrepancy resolution, and on‑site support.
• Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, coaching and mentoring Government points of contact (GPOCs) relative to ongoing capability development activities across diverse locations.
• Coordinate multiple scopes of work such as major program reviews and Space Vehicle PSR.
• Support Outreach Communication oversight and provide insight into the prime contractor's execution of Strategic IC Communication.

Skills

TS/SCI + Poly

Space Domain Experience

Communication Skills

Cross‑functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering / Systems Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

DoW/IC lifecycle familiarity

SOW compliance

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Systems Engineer/Outreach in Chantilly, VA to support a space program office. The role involves coaching GPOCs, coordinating program reviews, and contributing to space-domain capability development across contractor facilities.

You will synthesize intelligence processes, maintain effective collaboration, and ensure timely, quality deliverables while interfacing with government stakeholders and the prime contractor."