Spacecraft Bus & Avionics Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

Space Systems Integration; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k

Job summary

SSI in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on evaluating contractor bus design, subsystem trade studies, radiation-hardening strategies, flight software architecture, and environmental testing within a collaborative, small-team environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a technical field, 12–15 years of space experience, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph ability.

Qualifications

• BS in a technical field (engineering, math, physics, software, CS).
• 15 years’ spacecraft bus/subsystems experience or 12 years with Master’s.
• DOD/IC space experience preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• On-site at LAAFB; travel ~10% within CONUS.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the delivery of the space vehicle (Mechanical/Electrical/Test).
• Lead trades for unit/subsystem designs, integration, and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload, and space vehicle.
• Ensure design interfaces within the space vehicle and with ground/terminal segments.
• Support component/unit test programs, including space qualification testing; develop test docs.
• Support the space vehicle test program; ensure survivability in space environments. Develop test plans/reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government customers, contractors, and FFRDC teammates.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Spacecraft bus exp

Radiation hardening

Thermal controls

Flight software/RTOS

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in a technical field

Tools

Thermal Desktop

TVAC testing

RTOS environments

Job description

SSI in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Spacecraft Bus, Avionics & Systems Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on evaluating contractor bus design, subsystem trade studies, radiation-hardening strategies, flight software architecture, and environmental testing within a collaborative, small-team environment.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in a technical field, 12–15 years of space experience, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph ability.