Systems Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking a Systems Engineer located in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities:

The systems engineer facilitates space – ground system closure for evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational Experimental Satellites. This position provides Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services. Position responsibilities include but not limited to:

Serving as the government’s technical representative to monitor and ensure that the experimental satellite segment and the common, shared ground segment closes with respect to technical, schedule, and cost performance

Satellite Ground expertise to help USG Program Office identify technical, programmatic, and schedule gaps that may impact the space segment’s schedule

Serve as technical liaison between ground and space vehicles to ensure effective communication and collaboration as it relates to systems engineering, integration, and test

Reviewing and evaluating the completeness of program documents such as architectural design, interface, and test plans

Facilitating the development of the giver/receiver list and monitor it through closure

Developing entry and exit criteria for major program reviews

Coordinating verification and validation activities to ensure sell off of program requirements

Supporting Agile SAFe program development processes and activities

Technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and deployment

Coordinating with customer on identified requirements, risks, and configuration updates

Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly

Must have bachelor’s degree with minimum of nine (9) years of relevant work experience or seven (7) years with master’s degree

Satellite and/or ground expertise

Proficient skills and experience using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Proficient skills using JIRA and Confluence

Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations

Desired Qualifications –

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one of more of the following:Systems engineering and integration applied to spacecraft, ground, and launch systems

R&D of satellite ground technologies and systems

System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations

IC mission, organizations, disciplines, systems, and/or processes

Prior US military and/or IC customer experience

Permanent