Spacecraft Bus, Avionics and Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Spacecraft Bus, Avionics and Systems Engineer role is onsite in Chantilly, VA; the posting also states that the work must be performed onsite at LAAFB and remote work is unavailable. The target salary range is $180,000–$240,000 per year. Space Systems Integration works with government customers, contractors, and FFRDC teammates on space and ground communications systems. The engineer provides technical assessment and leadership for spacecraft bus and subsystem design, integration, and testing. The role supports the ESS Program Office by reviewing contractor designs and test programs and helping ensure the space vehicle and its components meet technical and environmental requirements.

What you'll do

• Assess contractor bus design, subsystem trade studies, radiation-hardening strategies, flight software architecture, and environmental testing
• provide technical leadership for mechanical, electrical, or test areas
• lead unit and subsystem design trades and integration
• ensure technical design and interfaces across the space vehicle and ground and terminal segments
• support component, unit, and vehicle testing
• develop test plans and reports
• review contractor integration and test plans, TVAC matrices, and verification cross-reference matrices
• build relationships with government customers, contractors, and FFRDC teammates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

spacecraft bus engineer

avionics

systems engineer

chantilly va

space systems integration

spacecraft integration

radiation hardening

flight software

environmental testing

top secret/sci

10% travel

$180k–$240k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) contribution.

Why this role

Requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a polygraph; requires a technical bachelor’s degree and 15 years of spacecraft bus or subsystem experience, or a master’s degree and 12 years. Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and the continental U.S. is stated.

About the employer

Space Systems Integration is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.