TACSATCOM SME

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 TACSATCOM SME for a position in Chantilly, VA.

• Demonstrated experience with communications theory, link budgets, hardware / software components that make up communications systems.
• Provide technical oversight of an advanced satellite communications system.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the development of advanced waveforms, technical trade studies, verification of requirements and testing programs.
• Plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Able to stratify resources against approved program; plan present, and execute budgets; analyze budget impacts on programs and forecast long-term funding requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline.
• 10+ years in aerospace, space or defense industries.
• Experience with satellite communication payloads, user terminals and the integration of the two.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Master's degree in engineering or science discipline.

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.