Software Systems Engineer

Mission Context

LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities.

The Software Systems Engineer supports averydynamic and innovative space program with the design, development, integration, test, deployment, and sustainment of software systems for advanced space vehicle programs.

LV8D Solutions is seeking a Software Systems Engineer toserve as a keytechnicalcontributor across the system lifecycle, ensuring software solutions meet mission requirements, interface seamlessly with flight andground systems, andcomply with programmatic, security, safety, and quality standards. This role collaborates withsoftwaredevelopers, systems engineers, mission operations personnel, cybersecurity specialists, and program leadership to deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities that support spacecraft operations and mission success.

Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

• Analyzes stakeholder, mission,andsystem requirements and translate themintosoftware and interface requirements.
• Develops and maintains software architecture products, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and system engineering artifacts.
• Supports software requirements decomposition,allocation,verification,andvalidationactivitiesthroughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborateswithflightsoftware,ground software, cybersecurity,andhardwareengineeringteamstoensureend-to-endsystemintegration.
• Participates in system design reviews, software technical reviews, and program milestone events including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Operational Readiness Review (ORR).
• Developsandmaintainrequirementstraceabilitybetweenmissionobjectives,system requirements,software specifications,and verification activities.
• Supports software integration, test planning, execution, anomaly resolution, and operational readiness activities.
• Performs system modeling, performance analysis, andtrade studies to evaluate technical solutions and support engineering decisions.
• Coordinatessoftwareconfigurationmanagement,change control, andreleaseactivities.
• Assistsinriskidentification,mitigation planning,andtechnicalissueresolution.
• Support mission operations, anomaly investigations,software upgrades, andpost-launch sustainment activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, cybersecurity,quality assurance, and mission assurance standards.

• Bachelor'sdegreein
  
  Systems
  
  Engineering,Software Engineering,Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 9+yearsofexperiencesupportingsoftwareengineering,systems engineering, or software integration activities.
• Experiencewiththesystemsengineeringlifecycle,includingrequirementsdevelopment,design,integration,test,verification,and validation.
• Knowledgeofsoftware development methodologies including
  
  Agile,Dev Sec Ops , and traditional waterfall approaches.
• Experience supportingcomplexintegrated systemsinaerospace, defense,intelligence, or space environments.
• Strongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskillswiththeabilitytopresenttechnicalinformation todiverse audiences.
• Abilitytoworkeffectivelyinamultidisciplinaryengineeringenvironment.

• Experiencesupportingspacecraft,satellite,launch vehicle,orgroundcontrolsystems.
• Knowledgeofflightsoftwarearchitecturesandcommand-and-control systems.
• Experience with Model-based
  
  Systems Engineering(MBSE) andSysML.
• Familiaritywithspacecommunicationprotocols,Telemetry,Tracking,and Command (TT&C) systems.
• Experiencewithsoftwareintegrationlaboratories,hardware-in-the-loop testing, and mission simulations.
• Understandingofcybersecurityrequirementsforspacesystems.
• Familiarity with digital engineering principles and modern software factory environments.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

• On-site work in a government or contractor facility
• Occasional travel (up to 10%)

LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that…