Space Systems Engineer/Sr.Space Systems Engineer
About The Position
The Space Systems Implementation Department in the Systems Engineering Division (SED) supports the development, assessment, and closure of space vehicle systems. The selected Engineering Specialist or Senior Engineering Specialist will support acquisition of next-generation space vehicle systems for U.S. Space Force, Intelligence Community, NASA, NOAA, and commercial and international customers, with a focus on intelligence community programs. The role requires full-time, on-site work at the facility in Chantilly, Virginia. The position provides space vehicle systems engineering support, leads and contributes to multidisciplinary studies, assesses the accuracy and completeness of space system designs, evaluates design feasibility at milestone reviews, and delivers products requiring space systems engineering expertise. The employee works proactively and autonomously with government, program office, contractor, and Aerospace engineering personnel, establishes high-performing teams, and mentors junior department members. The Senior Engineering Specialist level additionally requires subject matter expertise in spacecraft-level systems engineering to support customer program execution, as well as the ability to lead development of systems engineering processes and initiate capability development activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
- More than 8 years of relevant experience in space systems engineering for the Engineering Specialist level.
- Advanced knowledge and/or relevant experience in spacecraft subsystems, systems engineering topics, and spacecraft design.
- Experience leading, developing, and working on multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct long-range technical studies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and demonstrate initiative under pressure.
- Ability to travel domestically on an occasional basis.
- Current or active TS/SSBI clearance.
- For the Senior Engineering Specialist level: more than 12 years of relevant experience in space systems engineering.
- For the Senior Engineering Specialist level: exceptional knowledge and/or relevant experience in spacecraft subsystems, systems engineering topics, and spacecraft design.
- For the Senior Engineering Specialist level: subject matter expertise in spacecraft-level systems engineering to support execution of customer programs.
- For the Senior Engineering Specialist level: proven ability to lead the development of systems engineering processes and initiate capabilities development activities.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) from an accredited program in engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Superior knowledge of spacecraft subsystems and systems engineering topics.
- Experience with flight programs across defense and commercial sectors.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with government and contractor counterparts.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels.
Responsibilities
- Provide space vehicle systems engineering support for customer programs, with a focus on the intelligence community.
- Lead and participate in studies, including multidisciplinary engineering team efforts, to assess the breadth, accuracy, and completeness of space system designs.
- Evaluate the feasibility of space system designs during milestone reviews such as Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review.
- Deliver products requiring space systems engineering expertise.
- Work proactively and autonomously with government, program office, and contractor personnel and Aerospace engineering group members.
- Establish high-performing teams with government, program office, and contractor personnel and Aerospace engineering group members.
- Mentor junior members of the department.
- For the Senior Engineering Specialist level, lead the development of systems engineering processes and initiate capability development activities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
- 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional growth and development programs.
- Education assistance programs.
- Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
