Experimental Satellite Space Ground Integration Systems Engineer

VTG LLC

Chantilly, VA, United States

about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Systems Engineering Confluence JIRA Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Scaled Agile Framework Microsoft SharePoint Software Requirements Analysis System Integration Testing Systems Integration

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Information Technology Enterprise Integration

Job description

Implementation of advanced satellite ground integration concepts, systems, technologies, designs, architectures, interfaces to ensure successful integration of space and ground systems.
Analysis and refinement of program requirements to ensure closure/integration between experimental satellites and the shared ground system
Participation in the program’s Agile SAFe development processes and activities
Assist USG Program Office with analysis of alternatives to optimize technical, cost, and schedule performance considerations and improve knowledge and understanding of system, technology, and architecture tradeoffs.
Technical and programmatic support through the entire project life cycle including concept development, system definition, acquisition planning, source selection, system requirements, system design, development, integration and test, system delivery, and deployment.
Work with technical team to develop space ground integration verification and validation testing activities
Briefings and reports including technical and programmatic assessments presenting analysis, results, conclusions, and recommendations. Brief USG staff and industry partners, as requested.
Active member of enterprise R&D, learning, and innovation environment creating, gathering, and sharing knowledge to grow organizational competency and capability.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
Must have bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or math discipline with minimum of nine (9) years of relevant work experience or seven (7) years with master’s degree
Satellite and ground systems engineering expertise
Demonstrated satellite or ground systems engineer expertise
Proficient skills using Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and project management tools such as Confluence and Jira
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations
Team player, * BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Computer Science highly desirable
Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one of more of the following:
R&D of satellite ground technologies and systems
System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations
Small Satellite (SmallSat) systems (single vehicles, clusters, and/or constellations)
Experience working in an NRO SPO