FTS has an opportunity for a Ground Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA.
The Ground Systems Engineer serves as a key technical contributor responsible for the development, integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization of mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations.
Responsibilities- Provide engineering expertise across the system lifecycle and serves as a trusted advisor for ground software, system architectures, integration activities, and operational processes
- Lead and support the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations
- Provide technical expertise for ground software, operational workflows, system architectures, and mission support processes
- Plan and execute system integration activities involving software, networks, databases, and operational systems to ensure interoperability and mission readiness
- Support system verification, validation, performance assessment, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution efforts
- Evaluate existing architectures and engineering processes and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, maintainability, security, and operational effectiveness
- Collaborate with government stakeholders, mission operators, software developers, systems engineers, and mission partners to define requirements and implement technical solutions
- Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, interface specifications, operational procedures, system configurations, and engineering artifacts
- Capture, document, and transfer critical program knowledge, engineering best practices, lessons learned, and operational insights to support long-term program sustainability
- Assist leadership in prioritizing engineering efforts and aligning technical activities with mission objectives and program goals
Required Skills/Qualifications- TS/SCI with polygraph
- BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
- 9+ years of experience supporting ground systems engineering, software integration, systems development, testing, or mission operations within the defense, intelligence, aerospace, or space domains
- Demonstrated experience supporting complex system integration and test activities within operational environments
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, software development lifecycles, configuration management, and verification and validation processes
- Experience supporting operational ground systems, mission planning systems, command and control systems, or space mission operations
- Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective engineering solutions
- Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and engineering artifacts
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desired Skills/Qualifications- MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
- Familiarity with ground control systems, satellite operations, mission management systems, and command-and-control architectures
Expected Salary Range: $149,000 - $170,000 per year. Placement within the range is determined by qualifications, job-related criteria, experience, internal equity and market considerations. In addition, FTS International, LLC has benefits offerings in addition to salary to include Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
