Spacecraft Systems Engineer; VandV

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast‑growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward‑thinking, self‑directed, and committed to solving customers’ technical challenges.

We are seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer (V&V) in Chantilly, VA. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

• Provide direct support for major program acquisitions.
• Lead the verification of system‑level requirements and sell‑off to developers within a government program office.
• Create requirements verification packages for delivery and sell‑off to higher‑level parent requirement managers.
• Maintain configuration control using tools such as Jira and Confluence to track changes, manage requirements, and monitor project progress.
• Assist in refining and implementing configuration management processes for space systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency across documentation.
• Support the preparation, review, and management of engineering documentation, including version control and traceability.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (engineering, integration & test, developers) to ensure configuration changes are effectively communicated and implemented.
• Lead support for milestone reviews and implement artifact review processes, ensuring required artifacts are delivered on time and feedback is provided to stakeholders.
• Participate in configuration audits and reviews to validate integrity and accuracy of system configurations.
• Support integration and test activities by ensuring configuration documentation is up‑to‑date and accurately reflects current system state.
• Assist in identifying and resolving configuration‑related issues and risks.

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field plus 14+ years of professional experience;
  Master of Science degree plus 12+ years of professional experience. Additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• Knowledge of systems engineering practices, including requirements management, verification, and validation.
• Experience with the verification sell‑off of requirements.
• Strong computer skills and ability to master different tools quickly; experience with configuration management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycle phases, especially in space systems development.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic project environment.
• Availability to travel occasionally domestically (approximately 10% of the time).

• Experience in space system development or satellite integration.
• Solid understanding of DoD/IC satellite systems and architectures.
• Experience in defense and intelligence community acquisition and program management processes.
• Fluency in a coding language (JavaScript, HTML, Python, Microsoft VBA).
• Solid understanding of the DoD and/or IC acquisition process and related milestones.
• Familiarity with space systems, ground support, and hardware acquisitions.
• Understanding of full lifecycle system support, from procurement to launch, including requirement analysis, tracking, design, development through testing, installation, sell‑off, delivery, and hardware development, testing, analysis, and requirements verification.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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