Payload Systems Engineer

LV8D Solutions•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Payload Systems Engineer will provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of a government program. The Payload Systems Engineer will play a critical role in the development, acquisition, and execution of multiple satellite payload systems—both on‑orbit and in development. You will support the Payload Division SETA team in advising the government on technical, programmatic, and acquisition activities across EO and SAR payload portfolios. This role requires familiarity with government IC mission structures, acquisition processes, and satellite system lifecycles. Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelors in Engineering or Similar Field and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience.
Experience with satellite and/or satellite payload system requirement development, design, manufacturing, and test.
Demonstrated experience supporting satellite and/or payload design reviews, including SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, TRR, MRR, PSR, and related milestone reviews.
Experience supporting the acquisition of multiple payload systems.
Experience developing requirement documents, statements of work, and other contract documents for major acquisition programs.
Proven ability to assess contractor designs, identify risks, and evaluate technical performance against mission requirements.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, team‑building, and problem‑solving skills with demonstrated effectiveness in a government/contractor environment.
Working knowledge of government organizations, major acquisition processes, and satellite systems.
U.S. Citizenship
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Responsibilities

Advise the PROSPO Payload Division Chief on all aspects of payload development and acquisition.
Support the SPO in planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of multiple EO and SAR payload systems in development and acquisition.
Assist the Government in developing CONOPS and employment approaches for EO and SAR systems.
Assist the Government in developing requirement documents, statements of work (SOWs), and other contract documents during program acquisition and contract action preparation.
Provide oversight of acquisitions to ensure end‑to‑end system closure and satisfaction of mission need.
Draft technical evaluations and serve as a technical advisor during source selections.
Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor designs at major milestone reviews to evaluate progress, risks, issues, and ability to meet mission requirements.
Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and the COTR.
Review CDRL deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and sufficiency to meet program objectives.
Provide technical support to Government customer activities and programmatic processes.
Develop documents and briefings to communicate study results, technical findings, and program status to Government and industry stakeholders.

Benefits

Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.
Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty
Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.
Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities
Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.
Milestone Rewards
Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.
Profit Sharing
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.
401(k) Company Match
The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.
Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications.
Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.
Flexible work hours
Competitive paid time off (PTO)
Company holidays
Medical Coverage
Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees
Dental & Vision
Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection
100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.