SIGINT SYSTEMS ENGINEER with Security Clearance

SIGINT Systems Engineer LV8D Solutions is seeking a technical Space Systems Engineer to performs system and enterprise-level systems engineering (SE) across the life-cycle on complex Space Systems acquisition processes. In this role you will provide expert advice, manage systems engineering processes, and implementation for SIGINT-developed collection systems including space vehicle and associated ground command and control elements. This role requires experience in multiple aspects of the program systems engineering lifecycle to aid the customer in operations formulation, requirements definition, analysis and engineering, architecture development, and acquisition of current and future programs. This role also requires a moderate level of knowledge in modern model-based system engineering (MBSE) techniques in order to aid the customer in appropriately applying digital engineering to their next-generation program. Role Responsibilities : Support development of SIGINT-level architectures and integration of new capabilities. Support customer in CONOPS development. Lead and conduct cost-performance trade studies to identify and assess satellite constellation architectural options. Manage and develop requirements from higher level Enterprise governing documents to the Segment level. Coordinate across the enterprise for any proposed specification changes and facilitate integration of changes into the baseline. Support transition of specification management activities into an appropriately scoped and purposed MBSE framework. Understand MBSE model development in support of systems engineering objectives and program milestones. Identify and assess segment-level impacts of new capabilities, including across specification, internal and external interfaces, and facilitate integration into the current program baseline. Identify risks to mission closure in the collection segment and evaluate proposed burn-down plans. Liaise with mission analysis and acquisition teams to ensure completeness across the acquisition. Support customer design review, providing technical insight to evaluate developer design. Lead integration of new capabilities to the program baseline. Manage external interface definition and coordination of changes with external stakeholders and developer. Provide technical insight to evaluations of developer proposals. Identify and assess impacts of new capabilities, including across specification, internal and external interfaces, and facilitate integration into the current program baseline. Advise and mentor customer personnel regarding Segment architecture, specification, and verification and validation. Other duties as specified by the customer. Required Qualifications : Education / Experience : Bachelor's degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline with at least 15 years of relevant experience. Understanding of DOD / IC satellite systems and architectures. Experience in DOD / IC acquisition and program management processes. Experience with MBSE for requirements management. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building, and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be independent and effective in a government / contractor team environment. Clearance : TS / SCI with CI Polygraph Desired Qualifications : Advanced degree in STEM (science, technical, engineering, math) or related discipline with at least 15 years of relevant experience. Prior SIGINT experience. Previous experience developing technical specifications for space systems. Geographic Locations : Chantilly, Virginia, On-Site Position Travel : ~25% Timing : LV8D Solutions accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. 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. 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.