Space Systems Engineer

Space Systems Integration

$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM
  • 8+ years of experience with satellite and fire control systems
  • TS/SCI clearance required
  • Strong background in requirements development and tracking
  • Technical understanding of satellite and ground system interactions
  • Proficient in systems engineering
  • Excellent communication skills for fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Provide advisory services on space systems integration and testing
  • Oversee systems engineering processes including cost and performance tradeoffs
  • Develop and execute test objectives, plans, and schedules
  • Coordinate development and execution of system test plans
  • Manage risk activities and develop mitigation strategies
  • Support cross-functional teams and product managers
  • Create briefings and reports for various audience levels

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Exposure to high-level government and military operations
  • Chance to work on cutting-edge space systems projects
Full Job Description
SSI is seeking a Space Systems Engineer for a position in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide technical support and advisory services on complex space systems integration and test efforts
  • Oversee systems engineering processes, including cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs
  • Support the development of test objectives, plans, schedules, and the execution of the tests, supporting analysis and developing reports
  • Work with multiple teams and program offices supporting the coordination, development and execution of system test plans and integration efforts to include the planning, coordinating, executing tests, deconflicting resources, analyzing test data, identifying and facilitating the resolution of issues, and documenting test results
  • Perform risk management activities, including identification and assessment, and develop risk mitigation strategies
  • Support application product managers and coordinate cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry)
  • Develop briefings, written reports, and assessments to be provided to a variety of audiences, from working level to senior executives


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering and math
  • Minimum of 8 years experience with satellite and fire control systems.
  • TS/SCI clearance.
  • Strong Experience in requirements development and tracking.
  • Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction.
  • Experience in systems engineering.
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in science, technology, engineering and math.
  • Agile framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence.


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