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
- 3+ 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
Expected Salary Range: $125,000 - $162,000 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.
