Spacecraft Bus & Avionics Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

Spacesystemsintegration; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spacesystemsintegration in Chantilly, VA seeks a Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer to lead technical assessments of spacecraft bus designs, subsystems, and flight software architectures. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and 15 years’ experience (or 12 with a Master’s) in related space systems.

On-site work only, with ~10% travel within CONUS. Responsibilities include leading trades, ensuring interfaces between space vehicle and ground segments, and

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph
• Bachelor of Science in a technical field (engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science)
• 15 years’ experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master’s degree and 12 years’ experience
• Effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• DOD or IC space experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical, or Test
• Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload, and space vehicle
• Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments
• Support component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing, ensuring survivability in space environment
• Develop test documentation (plans and reports) and maintain test programs
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with government customer organizations, contractors, and teammates

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Spacecraft integration

Test & verification

Written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in a technical field

Master's degree in a technical field

Tools

Thermal Desktop

VxWorks

RTOS

Job description

Spacesystemsintegration in Chantilly, VA seeks a Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer to lead technical assessments of spacecraft bus designs, subsystems, and flight software architectures. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and 15 years’ experience (or 12 with a Master’s) in related space systems.

On-site work only, with ~10% travel within CONUS. Responsibilities include leading trades, ensuring interfaces between space vehicle and ground segments, and