Communications Systems Engineer - Designated Authorizing Official Representative

About the role

LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Communications Systems Engineer will act as a Designated Authorizing Official Representative to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of a government program. The role supports a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development, focusing on communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for major satellite programs. It requires familiarity with government organizations, processes, and satellite systems, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required. Ideal candidates thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment, are highly motivated, unafraid of uncharted territory, possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, and can prioritize effectively in a dynamic setting.

LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company delivering advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, the company applies deep technical expertise and a mission‑first mindset to design, acquire, and implement complex, high‑impact solutions for the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers, specializing in space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work‑life balance and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Responsibilities

• Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.
• Coordinate and conduct day-to-day risk management activities.
• Support security authorization activities for information systems.
• Help accelerate PCRs, ATOs, and RMF actions.
• Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, brief Government and industry as required.
• Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation.
• Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives.
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTRs.
• Travel is required and may occur once a month.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Familiarity with government organizations, processes, and satellite systems.
• Must understand and work within how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards.
• Available to travel domestically.
• Security Requirements: U.S. Citizenship; Active Top Secret/S