Space Systems Engineer

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

SSI is seeking a Space Systems Engineer for a position in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support and advisory services on complex space systems integration and test efforts
• Oversee systems engineering processes, including cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs
• Support the development of test objectives, plans, schedules, and the execution of the tests, supporting analysis and developing reports
• Work with multiple teams and program offices supporting the coordination, development and execution of system test plans and integration efforts to include the planning, coordinating, executing tests, deconflicting resources, analyzing test data, identifying and facilitating the resolution of issues, and documenting test results
• Perform risk management activities, including identification and assessment, and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Support application product managers and coordinate cross-functional teams (i.e. Government, Military, SETA, FFRDC, UARC, & Industry)
• Develop briefings, written reports, and assessments to be provided to a variety of audiences, from working level to senior executives

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering and math
• Minimum of 8 years experience with satellite and fire control systems.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong Experience in requirements development and tracking.
• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction.
• Experience in systems engineering.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Masters degree in science, technology, engineering and math.
• Agile framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.