Space Communication Systems Engineer

About the role

Mission Context – LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next‑generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Space Communication Systems Engineer serves as a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support position to assist in defining the future space communication architecture. The successful candidate will support and lead space capability studies and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated satellite experience and be able to provide technical and programmatic insight on the wide variety of space communication system capabilities. The role involves independent work and a dynamic team‑based environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in an interactive team environment with Government customer leads and other subject matter experts.
• Participate in external, program office, and developer‑sponsored forums (e.g., working groups, IPTs, and boards).
• Assess technical performance and modeling and simulation results; identify risks to program plans and schedules and support development of acquisition plans.
• Assist with the execution of design trade studies.
• Evaluate system and architecture designs to determine adequacy against required performance thresholds.
• Coordinate across Government teams to research, gather, conceptualize, identify, and capture architecture and system requirements.
• Assist in managing requirements development, flow‑down, and traceability.
• Support acquisition planning activities and document preparation for Government review and approval.

Qualifications

• B.S. in STEM, Systems Engineering, or Project Management (M.S. preferred); or higher degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) with corresponding experience.
• 14+ years of experience with a B.S., 12+ years with an M.S., or 9+ years with a Ph.D.
• 10+ years of experience with communication systems.
• Knowledge of national space systems, communication networks, and ground processing networks.
• Understanding of current and potential capabilities of space communication system providers and their satellite systems, including distributed and proliferated communication systems.

Skills

• Strong systems engineering, program management, and/or configuration management skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to establish trust‑relationships to guide high‑functioning multi‑faceted teams.
• Experience leading high‑performance technical teams and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven technical expertise and communication skills for interfacing at all levels.
• Ability to conduct analysis and evaluations, make recommendations, and prepare reports and presentation briefings.
• Capability to apply domain knowledge and summarize findings for Government leadership.
• Comfortable working in a high‑tempo environment with flexibility to adjust to dynamic technical guidance.

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph.

Work Environment

• On‑site work in a government or contractor facility.
• Occasional travel up to 10%.

About LV8D Solutions

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 firm designs, acquires, and implements complex, high‑impact solutions for Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers, specializing in space and ground mission systems while offering work‑life balance and a comprehensive compensation and total rewards package.

Benefits

• Performance & Recognition: Period of Performance (PoP) bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.
• Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty for unused annual company contributions toward health insurance premiums and professional training.
• Referral Bonus up to $5,000 per successful employee referral.
• Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) bonus opportunities.
• Milestone Rewards: anniversary awards at 1, 5, 10, and 20 years of service.
• Financial & Retirement: Profit sharing equal to 4% of W‑2 gross earnings into 401(k) with immediate vesting; company match dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6% of monthly contribution.
• Career Development: Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications; enhanced financial support for employees pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.
• Work‑Life Balance: Flexible work hours, competitive paid time off (PTO), company holidays.
• Health & Wellness: Three comprehensive medical/Rx plan options, dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Income Protection: 100% company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life Insurance: 100% company‑paid basic term life insurance with accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage; optional supplemental voluntary life insurance.