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Space Systems Integration LLC · 3 weeks ago

Spacecraft Systems Engineer (VandV)

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will support a program office for a Major System Acquisition, focusing on systems engineering and verification processes.

Industrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyProject ManagementSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide direct support for major program acquisitions

Provide leadership for the verification of system-level requirements and selloff by the developer within a government program office

Create requirements verification packages for delivery and sell off to higher higher-level parent requirements manager

Maintain configuration control using tools such as Jira and Confluence to track changes, manage requirements, and monitor project progress

Assist in the refinement and implementation of configuration management processes for space systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency across project documentation

Support the preparation, review, and management of engineering documentation, including version control and traceability

Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, integration and test, and developers, to ensure that configuration changes are effectively communicated and implemented

Lead support for milestone reviews and implement artifact review processes, ensuring all required artifacts are delivered, and timely feedback is provided to stakeholders

Participate in configuration audits and reviews to validate the integrity and accuracy of system configurations

Support integration and test activities by ensuring that configuration documentation is up-to-date and accurately reflects the current system state

Assist in the identification and resolution of configuration-related issues and risks

Qualification

TS/SCI ClearanceSystems EngineeringRequirements ManagementConfiguration ManagementSpace Systems DevelopmentProject Lifecycle PhasesWillingness to LearnFluency in Coding LanguageCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, and 14+ years of professional experience, Master of Science degree, and 12+ years of professional experience. Note: Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements management, verification, and validation

Experience with the verification sell off of requirements

Strong computer skills with the ability to quickly master different tools. Experience with configuration management tools, such as Jira and Confluence

Solid understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycle phases, especially in space systems development

Strong organizational skills, with an attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic project environment

Available to travel occasionally domestically, travel is 10% of the time

Preferred

Experience in space system development or satellite integration

Solid understanding of DoD/IC satellite systems and architectures

Experience in defense and intelligence community acquisition and program management processes

Fluency in a coding language (JavaScript, HTML, Python, Microsoft VBA)

Solid understanding of the DOD and/or IC Acquisition process and related milestones

Familiarity with space systems, ground support, and hardware acquisitions

An understanding of full life cycle system support, from procurement to launch, including requirement analysis, requirements tracking, system design and development through system test, installation and sell-off, delivery, and hardware development, testing, analysis, and requirements verification