What are the responsibilities and job description for the Command and Data Handling (C&DH) Satellite Systems Engineer position at Space Systems Integration LLC?
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 Satellite Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to a System Program Office (SPO) at our Customer in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will be the technical point of contract for Command and Data Handling (C&DH) and Data Storage component for a mission critical satellite system. This role focuses on the development, integration, and testing of satellite C&DH subsystems, ensuring seamless communication between onboard systems and ground operations.
Specific Duties May Include, but Not Limited to the Following:
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.
SSI is seeking a Satellite Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to a System Program Office (SPO) at our Customer in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will be the technical point of contract for Command and Data Handling (C&DH) and Data Storage component for a mission critical satellite system. This role focuses on the development, integration, and testing of satellite C&DH subsystems, ensuring seamless communication between onboard systems and ground operations.
Specific Duties May Include, but Not Limited to the Following:
- Review developer C&DH and flight software architectures and designs for onboard data handling (OBDH) capabilities
- Familiarity with microcontrollers, Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICS), Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), embedded processors and single board computers (e.g., RAD750, LEON3/4, ARM), system interfaces (e.g., SpaceWire, MIL-STD-1553, CAN Bus, RS-422), and storage technologies for space applications
- Review developer plans for hardware and software integration, component (box)-level performance and environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, electromagnetic interference (EMI)/electromagnetic compatibility (EMC))
- Oversee acquisitions by focusing on systems engineering processes, ensuring successful integration through lifecycle readiness reviews, including system requirements definition, design, verification, and validation
- Experience with flight hardware development, including Material Review Boards (MRB), Parts, Materials & Processes (PM&P), procurement, assembly documentation, and End Item Data Packages (EIDP)
- Serve as a technical liaison between the Government and development contractors, fostering clear communication and alignment between all stakeholders
- Prepare high-impact documents and briefings to communicate project status, findings, and recommendations to Government and industry stakeholders
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), including analysis of Cost Performance Reports (CPR) and Cost Funding Status Reports (CFSR), with the associated metrics
- Experience with subcontract management, including RFP development, Statement of Work (SOW) creation, proposal evaluation, fact-finding, and contract execution
- Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CI polygraph (polygraph within the last ten (10) years)
- Bachelors degree in engineering and eight (8) or more years of experience; Masters degree and eight (6) or more years of experience
- Experience with the design and test phases of the satellite mission lifecycle
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical topics to senior decision-makers with varying technical backgrounds through clear briefings and written reports.
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Experience with all phases of the satellite mission lifecycle, from concept development and design through integration, testing, and post-launch operations
- Experience with space systems design, development, assembly, integration, and testing, including architectures, spacecraft, and payloads, for the Intelligence Community (IC) and/or the Department of Defense (DoD)
- Experience in a Government/Contractor team environment on a space acquisition
- PMI PMP, INCOSE CSEP/ESEP, or equivalent certifications in project management and/or systems engineering
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.
