Systems Integrator Specialist - Space Systems with Security Clearance

BOAB Ventures; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAB Ventures seeks a Systems Integrator Specialist to support advanced space and intelligence capabilities within a classified national security environment. You will focus on the technical integration of mission systems, software applications, and operational capabilities across complex government programs, collaborating with government stakeholders, systems engineers, and developers.

On-site in Chantilly, VA, the role involves planning integration, performing requirements analysis, and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 5+ years of systems engineering or integration experience.
• Experience with software-intensive systems and mission applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of software applications, mission systems, and technical capabilities within classified environments.
• Coordinate integration activities across systems engineering, software development, testing, and mission operations teams.
• Develop, analyse, and manage system requirements, interfaces, dependencies, and integration activities.
• Support integration planning, technical assessments, design reviews, and system readiness evaluations.
• Participate in software integration, system testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Identify integration risks and dependencies and work with teams to mitigate them.
• Evaluate integration of new capabilities into existing mission systems and architectures.
• Prepare technical documentation and integration status reports for stakeholders.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Technical communication

System integration

Requirements analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

DOORS

Job description

Job Description Summary BOAB Ventures is seeking a Systems Integrator Specialist to support advanced space and intelligence capabilities within a classified national security environment. This position focuses on the technical integration of mission systems, software applications, and operational capabilities across complex government programs. The successful candidate will work closely with government stakeholders, systems engineers, software developers, and technical teams to support requirements development, integration planning, system testing, and the delivery of mission-critical capabilities. This role is ideal for a technically oriented systems integrator with experience supporting software-intensive systems, satellite programs, or associated ground infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Support the integration of software applications, mission systems, and technical capabilities within complex classified environments.
• Coordinate technical integration activities across systems engineering, software development, testing, and mission operations teams.
• Develop, analyse, and manage system requirements, interfaces, dependencies, and integration activities.
• Support integration planning, technical assessments, design reviews, and system readiness evaluations.
• Participate in software integration, system testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Identify technical integration risks, compatibility issues, and system dependencies, working with engineering teams to develop mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate the integration of new capabilities into existing mission systems and operational architectures.
• Support troubleshooting, issue resolution, and technical coordination throughout the system development and integration lifecycle.
• Prepare technical documentation, integration status reports, and briefings for government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with government customers and engineering teams to ensure integrated solutions meet operational requirements and mission objectives.

Required Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in systems engineering, systems integration, software integration, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience supporting software-intensive systems, technical integration efforts, or complex mission applications.
• Experience with requirements analysis, interface coordination, integration testing, or verification and validation.
• Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and the integration of new capabilities into existing technical environments.
• Ability to collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, government stakeholders, and mission teams.
• Strong technical communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Chantilly, VA.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting NRO, NGA, or other Intelligence Community space and GEOINT programs.
• Experience with satellite systems, ground segment software, space mission operations, or related mission applications.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and systems engineering best practices.
• Experience developing or reviewing interface control documents (ICDs), system specifications, and technical integration plans.
• Experience with system-level testing, integration laboratories, acceptance testing, and operational readiness activities.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, DOORS, or other requirements and engineering management platforms.
• INCOSE certification or related systems engineering credentials.

Additional Details Salary Range: $143,000-$155,000 annually, depending on directly relevant experience and qualifications