Space systems integration

Spacecraft Systems Engineer (V&V)

Chantilly, VA Full Time
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 Spacecraft Systems Engineer (V&V) in Chantilly, VA. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will support a program office for a Major System Acquisition that requires a mid-career engineer with technical expertise in systems engineering who is anxious to grow their skills.  

Roles and Responsibilities:
·       Provide direct support for major program acquisitions. 
·       Provide leadership for the verification of system-level requirements and selloff by the developer within a government program office.
·       Create requirements verification packages for delivery and sell off to higher higher-level parent requirements manager.
·       Maintain configuration control using tools such as Jira and Confluence to track changes, manage requirements, and monitor project progress.
·       Assist in the refinement and implementation of configuration management processes for space systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency across project documentation.
·       Support the preparation, review, and management of engineering documentation, including version control and traceability.
·       Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, integration and test, and developers, to ensure that configuration changes are effectively communicated and implemented.
·       Lead support for milestone reviews and implement artifact review processes, ensuring all required artifacts are delivered, and timely feedback is provided to stakeholders.
·       Participate in configuration audits and reviews to validate the integrity and accuracy of system configurations.
·       Support integration and test activities by ensuring that configuration documentation is up-to-date and accurately reflects the current system state.
·       Assist in the identification and resolution of configuration-related issues and risks.