Mission ContextLV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Outreach Engineer provides technical support, coaching and mentoring to Government Points of Contact (GPOCs) relative to ongoing capability development activities happening across diverse geographically located contractor facilities.
Position OverviewLV8D Solutions is seeking an Outreach Engineer to directly support GPOCs overseeing Outreach Communication providing critical insight into the prime contractor's execution of Strategic Intelligence Community (IC) Communication. The role is also responsible for coordinating other scopes of work such as major program reviews, for example, SV Pre-Ship Review (PSR).
Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment while being strategically proactive.
RequirementsKey Responsibilities- Develops and maintain relationships with government customers, Mission partners, and intelligence community stakeholders to identify emerging mission needs and capability gaps
- Serves as a technical representative during customer engagements, working groups, mission planning activities, and acquisition reviews
- Translates operational intelligence requirements into system-level technical requirements, architectures, and engineering solutions
- Assesses how intelligence collection, processing, exploitation, analysis, dissemination, and feedback activities influence system requirements and acquisition decision
- Supports requirements development, capability road maps, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), and mission engineering activities
- Provides mission-focused insight into acquisition planning, technology maturation, and system development efforts
- Collaborates with systems engineering, software development, and program management teams to ensure customer requirements are accurately represented and prioritized
- Supports proposal development, technical presentations, customer demonstrations, and strategic growth initiatives
- Analyzes evolving intelligence mission needs and recommend enhancements to current and future capabilities
- Facilitates communication between acquisition organizations, mission users, and engineering teams throughout the program lifecycle.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field and 9 years of experience; Master's and 4 years of experience.
- 5-7 years of experience in large group education, classroom leadership and Systems Engineering for space programs
- Familiarity with Department of War (DoW)/Intelligence Community (IC) programs and Statement of Work (SOW) compliance
- Strong organizational and communication skills within high pressure environments
- Experience in reviewing installation/test procedures, monitoring execution, identifying risks, discrepancy resolution and on-site support
Preferred Qualifications- International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
- Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience
- Experience using systems engineering processes, methods, tools and program roles to develop, implement, and deploy solutions for Satellite Systems.
- Experience as an intelligence analyst with demonstrated skills in communicating with analytical communities
- Thorough understanding of space systems design, integration and test requirements and test execution, including test equipment support.
Security Requirements- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
- Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph within the last two (2) year
Work Environment- On-site work in a government or contractor facility
- Occasional travel (up to 10%)
BenefitsPerformance & RecognitionPeriod of Performance (PoP) Bonus OpportunitiesPerformance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.
Retention Incentive Benefit BountyReceive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.
Referral BonusEarn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.
Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus OpportunitiesBonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.
Milestone RewardsCelebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.
Financial & Retirement BenefitsProfit SharingReceive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401 (k), with immediate vesting.
401(k) Company MatchThe company matches your 401 (k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.
Career DevelopmentThe company invests in your professional growth through:
- Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications.
- Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.
Work-Life BalanceSupport for a healthy work-life balance includes:
- Flexible work hours
- Competitive paid time off (PTO)
- Company holidays
Health & Wellness BenefitsThe company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
Medical CoverageThree comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees
Dental & Vision- Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection- 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance- 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
- Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.
