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Satellite Vehicle Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

FOCUS
OCI
Counter-terrorism
Operations Management
Information Technology
Cyber Security
Linguistics
Manufacturing
Communication
Satellite
Management
Assembly
Level Design
Program Management
Test Plans
Regulatory Compliance
Hardware Development
Writing
Science
Mathematics
Leadership
Team Building
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
FTS

Summary

FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.

FTS has an opportunity for a Satellite Vehicle Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA.

The Satellite Vehicle Systems Engineer will primarily support the design, development, manufacturing, assembly, and integration and test activities for one of the major satellite programs.

Responsibilities

Assist in overseeing the design, manufacturing, and test activities for satellite bus, communication and mission payloads
Assist in overseeing the assembly, integration, and test of the satellite
Assist the GPOC managing and evaluating contractor PDRs, CDRs, and MRRs
Review/monitor enterprise, system, subsystem and assembly-level test 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 and 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, subsystem level and then work with the Government enterprise Prime/Subcontractor to develop and evaluate mitigation approaches
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 (email) to the customer

Required Skills/Qualifications

TS/SCI with polygraph
BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
10+ years' relevant experience
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment

FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - vets/disabled.

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Dice Id: 90786972
Position Id: 68e79aa45737d1d646e95b24dc611e91
Posted 9 hours ago

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