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# Satellite Systems Engineer

- **Company:** FTS International
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $158,000.0 - $176,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Configuration Management, Formal Verification, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Requirements Management, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Jama (Software), DOORS (Software), Orbital Mechanics, System-level Testing, Information Technology, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9246815/satellite-systems-engineer

## About the Role

TS/SCI with polygraph
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BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
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9+ years of experience with satellite systems engineering and DoW/IC acquisition procedures
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Understanding of spacecraft subsystems, interfaces, and mission operations
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Experience with requirements management, system architecture, and verification/validation
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
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Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams, MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
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Experience with satellite development from concept through launch and operations
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Familiarity with MBSE tools and methodologies, such as SysML
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Experience with spacecraft environmental testing and qualification
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Knowledge of orbital mechanics, attitude determination and control, RF communications, avionics, thermal systems, or propulsion
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Experience with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, STK, Python, DOORS, Jama, or similar engineering platforms
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Experience supporting NASA, DoD, commercial space, or other regulated space programs
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Experience with configuration management, technical reviews, and formal verification processes

## Description

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis.

FTS has an opportunity for a Satellite Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA.

Satellite Systems Engineer Engineer is responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and operation of satellite systems and subsystems.

Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain spacecraft system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and technical specifications
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Translate mission objectives into system-level requirements and performance budgets
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Lead system-level design, trade studies, and technical analyses
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Coordinate interfaces between spacecraft subsystems and external systems
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Support spacecraft integration, verification, validation, and environmental testing
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Develop system-level test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria
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Analyze test results and resolve system-level anomalies and performance issues
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Conduct risk assessments and contribute to mitigation and contingency planning
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Prepare technical documentation, design reviews, reports, and presentations
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Participate in design reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and ORR
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Work closely with customers, program management, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams
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Support mission operations and investigate spacecraft telemetry and anomalies as required