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Systems Engineer

Acuity Innovations
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $100k-$175k Depending on Experience

Acuity Innovations LLC is a small, woman-owned defense contracting company that provides enterprise architecture, solution design, digital engineering, defensive cyberspace operations, system integration, and test and evaluation products and services that improve performance and decrease decision timelines. Our fundamental, repeatable service offering is bound in architecting, designing, securing, integrating, and verifying the operational readiness of data ecosystems. Acuity Innovations was named as a Colorado Springs Gazettes Best Workplaces 2024.

Do you want to be part of a unique, small business that differentiates itself by :

  • Delivering the best products, integrated systems, and mission capabilities for the warfighter
  • Building long-term relationships and treating its employees as family
  • Deploying small but powerful High-Performance Teams, like elite Special Forces teams to each task
  • Collaborating within and across the Acuity Innovations teams as well as with the customer
  • Providing a growth path to partnership / ownership opportunities

If you have this type of passion and desire to be part of a collaborative team environment with the innovation, initiative, and confidence to make things better, then Acuity Innovations may be the right place to realize your personal and professional goals.

Package includes :

  • Competitive salary
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Flexible Hours
  • Benefits
  • Career Development / Mentorship Opportunities
  • Company Sponsored Social Events
  • We seek technical individuals who will succeed in a highly collaborative work environment.

    Acuity Innovations LLC : Overview | LinkedIn

    www.acuityinnovationsllc.com

    Brief Job Description : Acuity Innovations is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team. The Systems Engineer will provide critical engineering expertise to support the development, integration, and deployment of the Space Development Agencys (SDA) Tranche 3 Program Integration (T3PI) effort of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). This role will focus on spacecraft, payloads, ground systems, and launch integration, ensuring that all components align with the operational goals and mission objectives of the PWSA. The Systems Engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical solutions that enhance resilience, operational readiness, and mission effectiveness for the Joint Warfighter.

    Responsibilities :

  • Systems Engineering : Provide technical expertise and oversight for the design, development, and integration of spacecraft, payloads, ground systems, and launch vehicles within the PWSA framework.
  • Requirements Analysis : Analyze and validate system requirements, ensuring alignment with SDAs mission objectives and Tranche 3 program goals.
  • Integration and Testing : Support integration activities for space vehicles and ground systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and mission readiness.
  • Technical Support : Provide engineering support for payload and spacecraft design, development, and testing, including system performance analysis and risk assessments.
  • Launch Integration : Collaborate with launch providers and stakeholders to ensure successful integration and deployment of PWSA spacecraft and payloads.
  • Problem Solving : Identify and resolve technical challenges related to system integration, testing, and deployment, ensuring adherence to schedules and performance requirements.
  • Collaboration : Work closely with Government stakeholders, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated engineering efforts across all components of the PWSA.
  • Documentation : Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including technical reports, design reviews, and integration plans.
  • Continuous Improvement : Recommend enhancements to engineering processes and tools to optimize system performance, resilience, and maintainability.
  • Required Skills & Experiences :

  • Education & Experience :
  • Bachelors degree in systems engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering, with a focus on spacecraft, payloads, ground systems, or launch integration.
  • Technical Skills :
  • Proficiency in systems engineering tools and methodologies, including requirements analysis, integration, and testing.
  • Knowledge of spacecraft and payload design, development, and testing processes.
  • Familiarity with ground systems architecture and launch integration practices.
  • Understanding of risk management, performance analysis, and system validation techniques.
  • Soft Skills :
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information effectively.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments.
  • Preferred Skills & Experiences :

  • Masters degree in computer science or a related field.
  • Experience supporting SDA, PWSA, or related Department of Defense (DoD) space programs.
  • Familiarity with Tranche 3 program goals, including enhancements in missile warning, tracking, and tactical data links.
  • Knowledge of autonomous systems, resilience strategies, and emerging space technologies.
  • Experience with Agile systems engineering practices.
  • Clearance : Eligible for Top Secret w / SCI

  • All applicants selected will be subject to a background check and a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Salary : $100,000 - $175,000

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