Space Systems SME & Mission Design Lead (TS/SCI)

TOFFLER ASSOCIATES, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Toffler Associates in Bethesda, MD seeks a seasoned space systems engineer with active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. You will contribute to mission design, space domain awareness, and the performance of complex space programs, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in a relevant technical field, 6+ years in space systems engineering, and knowledge of orbital mechanics, satellite subsystems, and space environment effects.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 6+ years of experience in space systems engineering, mission design, or space operations.
• Knowledge of satellite constellation operations, orbital mechanics, and space environmental effects on space-based assets.
• Familiarity with satellite subsystems (power, propulsion, attitude control, communications, payloads) and their vulnerabilities to space environment disturbances.
• Understanding of space domain awareness approaches and systems.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Space systems engineering

Satellite operations

Orbital mechanics

Space environment awareness

Space domain awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related technical field

Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience

Job description

Toffler Associates in Bethesda, MD seeks a seasoned space systems engineer with active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph. You will contribute to mission design, space domain awareness, and the performance of complex space programs, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in a relevant technical field, 6+ years in space systems engineering, and knowledge of orbital mechanics, satellite subsystems, and space environment effects.