Mission Protection Systems Engineer

FTS International, LLC (FTS) provides the Federal Government with quality consultants and support, focusing on customer success while minimizing corporate bureaucracy. We offer Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) in disciplines such as Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security, and Linguistics.

About the role

The Mission Protection Systems Engineer (SE) will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of mission systems in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Support the customer by understanding current and emerging threats; develop new threat mitigation technology and techniques
• Identify and support the development of new mission protection technology
• Support Broad Area Announcement (BAA) process on mission protection technology
• Stay current on emerging and projected threats
• Evaluate technology development proposals
• Provide SETA support to mission protection technology contracts
• Collaborate with external SMEs to understand current and emerging threat environment
• Identify and capture risks, issues, and opportunities for the customer and provide analysis and recommendations
• Produce, review, and comment on documents related to new capabilities, concepts, and integration efforts

Requirements

• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• BS in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline
• 9+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics
• Understanding of satellite operations and satellite components (bus and payload), RF fundamentals, and associated ground systems and approaches to assessing vulnerabilities
• Self-starter with a reputation for successfully anticipating and proactively addressing customer requirements with minimal supervision; ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables
• Effective communicator (written/verbal) with sound interpersonal skills and judgment; master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and with a team of contractors, SETA, FFRDC, and Government

Qualifications (Desired)

• Experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator
• Experience planning and operating against threats to spacecraft and/or other mission systems in real-world and/or mod/sim software
• Experience assessing counterspace threats (on-orbit, ground, cyber)
• Experience applying orbital mechanics to a dynamic orbital scenario

Pay

Expected salary range: $149,000 - $170,000 per year. Placement within the range is determined by qualifications, job-related criteria, experience, internal equity, and market considerations.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement and Savings plans
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Other optional benefit elections