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Space Systems Integration LLC · 3 months ago

Space Vehicle Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. SSI is seeking a Space Vehicle Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support, enhancing space resiliency and delivering critical mission capabilities for the customer enterprise.

Industrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support Contract Officer/Contract Officer Technical Representatives (CO/COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other technical domain Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and program stakeholders to achieve a detailed understanding of the systems, designs, and interfaces necessary to satisfy mission requirements

Represent the government client to development contractors by participating in programmatic, design, and readiness reviews, as well as various working groups

Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, brief Government and industry as required

Provide support to the acquisition, source selection, and programmatic processes

Assist COTR in managing space vehicle technical budgets, design integration, and system test efforts with close collaboration with subsystem SETAs and COTRs

Assist with the development of proposal documentation and subsequent technical evaluation of contractor proposals

Design and implement technical solutions for new business needs and challenges

Qualification

Space systems designSpacecraft integrationTechnical advisory supportIntelligence Community experienceEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationProject leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Polygraph

Experience with space systems design, development, assembly, integration, and testing

Experience with the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or the Department of Defense

Experience with IC architectures, spacecraft, and payloads

Ability to lead and be the primary point of contact for one or more projects

Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong customer engagement skills

Ability to communicate very technical subjects to a diverse audience of senior decision-makers with varying levels of technical expertise using effective briefing and writing

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and team environment