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

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

• 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