Space Systems Engineer - Quantum Optical Communications

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Chantilly, VA seeks a Space Systems Engineer to provide SETA support for an IC R&D program focused on advanced optical and quantum communication systems.

You will perform technical reviews, evaluate designs, and help develop roadmaps and requirements for cutting-edge space-based communications hardware and software. A TS/SCI clearance is required and US citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related discipline and relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and writing skills for technical reporting.
• Experience with USG program management and acquisition lifecycle processes (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews, assessments, and risk evaluations of optical and quantum communication system development efforts at multiple levels.
• Evaluate designs and technologies including optical terminals, free-space optical links, and quantum-enabled subsystems.
• Support development of technology roadmaps, requirements, specifications, verification approaches, and transition strategies for optical/quantum systems.
• Prepare system engineering documentation and program-level briefings to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Provide SETA support to acquisition activities, including source selections and lifecycle planning.

Skills

Systems engineering

Quantum communications

Optical communications

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics or related

Master's degree in engineering/physics (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

VTG Defense in Chantilly, VA seeks a Space Systems Engineer to provide SETA support for an IC R&D program focused on advanced optical and quantum communication systems.

You will perform technical reviews, evaluate designs, and help develop roadmaps and requirements for cutting-edge space-based communications hardware and software. A TS/SCI clearance is required and US citizenship is mandatory.