Satellite Systems Engineer Level 4 with Security Clearance - LV8D Solutions
Chantilly, VA 20151
About the Job
Satellite Systems Engineer (SE) Level 4 LV8D Solutions is looking for a Satellite Systems Engineer (SE) to support satellite vehicle engineering activities to include acquisition, design, development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of a major satellite program. This SE is an individual contributor and member of a team of high-performing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) that directly support the Government through lifecycle systems engineering and management processes to deliver critical space resiliency capabilities. 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. Qualifications: Education / Experience: • High school’s degree and 16+ years of relevant experience, • Associate’s degree and 14+ years of relevant experience, • Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or • Master’s degree and 9+ years of relevant experience Clearance: • TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Requirements / Responsibilities:
• Experience with space systems design, development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing
• In depth knowledge of satellite mechanical design and analysis
• Assist the GPOC on managing and evaluating contractor PDRs, CDRs, and MRRs
• Review / monitor enterprise, system, subsystem, and assembly-level testing and verification/validation planning and execution
• Attend enterprise system, subsystem, and segment level design reviews and program management reviews to assess design maturity, requirements compliance and to provide informed technical recommendations to the GPOC
• Review test plans / procedures, test results, and test reports for completeness and accuracy, including compliance to approved plans, and provide feedback to the GPOC
• Support the customer in the oversight of subsystem hardware development, integration, and test activities at the Prime / subcontractor and associated vendor facilities • Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks at the enterprise, system, and subsystem level and work with the contractor to develop and evaluate mitigation approaches
• Experience with the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or the Department of Defense
• Experience with IC architectures, spacecraft, and payloads
• Develop productive relationships with Prime / Subcontractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts
• Track development issues, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events and provide weekly status updates, oral and in writing to the customer
• Author, review, and coordinate technical documents
• Ability to lead and be the primary point of contact for one or more projects
• Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong customer engagement skills
• Ability to communicate very technical subjects to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of technical expertise
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment
• Advise the GPOC on how to coordinate with internal / external community partners to identify technology gaps, design technology development plans, and execute technology projects / programs for successful transition into mission systems
• Provide support to acquisition, source selection, and programmatic processes
• Research and evaluate new emerging technologies for transition to space systems Geographic Locations: Chantilly, Virginia Travel: Some (~25%) Company Information: LV8D Solutions is a provider of engineering services through knowledgeable and experienced subject matter experts who recommend innovative solutions to solve complex problems. Please visit www.LV8DSolutions.com for more company information. At LV8D Solutions, we offer a competitive salary and impressive benefits package which includes:
• Up to 20% 401k company contribution (i.e., 6% matching + 14% profit sharing = 20%) • 75% company funded Health insurances (Medical/Vision/Dental), should employee enroll in company benefits
• 100% company funded short- and long-term disability insurances • 100% company funded accidental death and dismemberment insurance • 100% company funded life insurance • 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid Holidays
• Professional certification fees reimbursement (e.g., PMP, CISSP, Security+, etc.) LV8D Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
• Experience with space systems design, development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing
• In depth knowledge of satellite mechanical design and analysis
• Assist the GPOC on managing and evaluating contractor PDRs, CDRs, and MRRs
• Review / monitor enterprise, system, subsystem, and assembly-level testing and verification/validation planning and execution
• Attend enterprise system, subsystem, and segment level design reviews and program management reviews to assess design maturity, requirements compliance and to provide informed technical recommendations to the GPOC
• Review test plans / procedures, test results, and test reports for completeness and accuracy, including compliance to approved plans, and provide feedback to the GPOC
• Support the customer in the oversight of subsystem hardware development, integration, and test activities at the Prime / subcontractor and associated vendor facilities • Proactively identify and assess emerging technical and programmatic risks at the enterprise, system, and subsystem level and work with the contractor to develop and evaluate mitigation approaches
• Experience with the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or the Department of Defense
• Experience with IC architectures, spacecraft, and payloads
• Develop productive relationships with Prime / Subcontractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts
• Track development issues, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events and provide weekly status updates, oral and in writing to the customer
• Author, review, and coordinate technical documents
• Ability to lead and be the primary point of contact for one or more projects
• Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong customer engagement skills
• Ability to communicate very technical subjects to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of technical expertise
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment
• Advise the GPOC on how to coordinate with internal / external community partners to identify technology gaps, design technology development plans, and execute technology projects / programs for successful transition into mission systems
• Provide support to acquisition, source selection, and programmatic processes
• Research and evaluate new emerging technologies for transition to space systems Geographic Locations: Chantilly, Virginia Travel: Some (~25%) Company Information: LV8D Solutions is a provider of engineering services through knowledgeable and experienced subject matter experts who recommend innovative solutions to solve complex problems. Please visit www.LV8DSolutions.com for more company information. At LV8D Solutions, we offer a competitive salary and impressive benefits package which includes:
• Up to 20% 401k company contribution (i.e., 6% matching + 14% profit sharing = 20%) • 75% company funded Health insurances (Medical/Vision/Dental), should employee enroll in company benefits
• 100% company funded short- and long-term disability insurances • 100% company funded accidental death and dismemberment insurance • 100% company funded life insurance • 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid Holidays
• Professional certification fees reimbursement (e.g., PMP, CISSP, Security+, etc.) LV8D Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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