Sr. Systems Engineer - Satellite-Launch Vehicle Integration

Stellar Solutions•Chantilly, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Stellar Solutions is searching for a Sr. Systems Engineer to provide satellite-launch vehicle integration expertise and support to meet the challenging mission of delivering space systems on operationally relevant timelines. This role supports a customer charged with rapidly delivering first-of-their-kind operational space capabilities that protect space assets and defend joint forces from space-enabled attack.

Requirements

BS and MS in STEM field
15+ Years of relevant experience
Relevant DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience with no less than five (5) total years of experience in a SAP and/or SCI environment with at least one (1) year of that total being within the past 5 years
Supported Space Launch Acquisition or Operations programs and organizations
Experience in one or more of the following areas: systems engineering, program/project management, or acquisition management
Experience in DoD, NRO, and other National Security space programs
Knowledge of industry and government practices and standards across a range of applications related to system engineering discipline, space mission operations
Excellent written and verbal communication with a high capacity to work in a team-oriented and collaborative manner
Must be a self-motivated individual who can work independently and in a team environment
Able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Active DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance preferred.
Professional certification such as PMP and/or Defense Acquisition University Certifications
Knowledge and experience with the breadth of National Security space mission partners

Responsibilities

Provide satellite-launch vehicle integration expertise to include identifying, validating, communicating, and implementing launch requirements for satellite programs.
Develop products for contract development, early integration, launch vehicle selection, and launch operations.
Support launch service acquisition, integration, test, readiness, and launch of complex classified multi-configuration space systems.
Understand and communicate programmatic risks and advise on navigating the challenges associated with planning, hardware transport, check-out, stand-alone testing, integration operations, and day-of-launch functions on existing and future launch vehicles.
Integrate classified spacecraft to launch vehicles, including design and implementation of mission-unique hardware and CONOPs development.