FTS has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA.
The Systems Engineer (SE) will provide supportto the IC customer with a focus on Systems Engineering & Integration, Information Systems and Signals Intelligence.
Responsibilities- Support the integration of additional capabilities into the operational baseline and other activities in support of the customer office
- Research problem areas then design and create realistic models to replicate outcomes in virtual environment.
- Design and develop tools and environments to run simulations of multiple satellite constellation scenarios evaluating outcomes to identify gaps and recommend improvements
- Perform statistical analysis and operational research to determine most effective approach to implement/integrate systems for desired outcomes
- Design, develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end systems and systems-oriented products through their entire life cycle
- Assess performance using evaluation criteria and technical performance measures
- Function as Customer liaison and support for business development activities and to understand and shape requirements
- Participate in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts
- Perform trade studies to assess technology trends and efficiencies
Required Skills/Qualifications - TS/SCI with polygraph
- BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
- 6+ years of relevant experience
- Ability to use and apply commercial and custom analytical tools to problem solving
- Must be a team player and possess a strong ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team as well as work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively at all levels in an organization
- Demonstrated ability to work with customers providing detailed and unbiased feedback, guidance, and recommendations
- Good time management skills; ability to support multiple projects; ability to multi-task
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive and forward leaning
Desired Skills/Qualifications - Experience with Commercial/Government acquisition or operations of satellite/ground segment hardware/software or satellite based special communications field set hardware/software
- Experience with RF based satellite communications
- Basic understanding of space-based RF communications methods, hardware/software
- Experience with Digital Signal Processing and processing segment hardware/software systems and waveform development
