Ground Systems Integration Engineer

Leffler Consulting is seeking a Ground Systems Integration Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. Leffler Consulting is a women-owned small business (WOSB) headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We provide financial management and life-cycle budget and cost support to our nation's most critical programs in the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD). One of our clients in Chantilly, VA needs a Ground Systems Integration Engineer for a permanent position. Position: Ground Systems Integration Engineer Location: Chantilly, VA Clearance: Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph Position Type: Permanent position Travel: None Job Description Support the customer in oversight of the design, integration and test, installation and sell-off of spacecraft command and control systems Perform integration support for hardware/software solutions to multiple locations Provide systems engineering support for requirements development, design, test plans, and requirements verifications through acceptance testing from developers Review and assess the adequacy of ground systems specifications, RADs, RVPs, ICDs, RVRs and system level requirements documentation Review, analyze and coordinate any changes to ground system specifications. Participate in defining, managing, testing, verifying and validating collection segment internal and external interfaces. Coordinate with SED, GED, MOD and non-NRO SPO ground elements as required Attend system level design reviews, and program management reviews to assess ground system design maturity, requirements compliance and to provide informed technical recommendations to the customer. Review, document and trace ground systems hardware and software requirements, and coordinate with other engineers, FFRDC and developer personnel to resolve issues Review ground system requirements allocations for accuracy and ensure requirement allocation documentation is complete and accurate Participate in and witness ground systems testing to verify internal and external interfaces; review and correlate post-test data to ensure ground systems requirements are met. Maintain knowledge of current industry command and control system hardware and software design, manufacturing and test specifications and standards and apply that knowledge during reviews of developer documentation and processes. Use analytical skills and tools to analyze design modifications and assess ground systems interface implications against performance requirements Review acquisition milestone ground systems design documentation for adequacy, accuracy and completeness, and identify cost, schedule and technical risks/opportunities, and provide mitigation strategies through formal and informal comments. Assess adequacy of developer verification data and provide recommendations to the GPOC for approval or disapproval with clear commentary demonstrating the logic for the recommendations. Develop and maintain productive relationships with prime contractor counterparts and functional counterparts Understand risk management processes and methods for adjudicating program risk mitigation strategies Coordinate across geographic diverse sites for delivery and acceptance testing; requires travel to these sites as well as to developer sites Provide coordination with facilities' teams during site surveys, installation, and for long term facilities maintenance of IT equipment and specialized hardware Support request for change (RFC) processes Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics. Years of experience and degree level determine the position level. Fourteen years of relevant experience, including managing combined hardware andsoftware integration activities, systems integration from factory testing to site implementation, and space-ground systems architectures and life cycle support Organize meetings, project coordination, and write and review technical reports Possess high organizational capabilities and excellent verbal and written communication skills Possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to travel overseas Employee Benefits: We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, paid leave, paid holidays, an employee assistance program, and an employee referral program. If you are interested in this position, please send me a copy of your latest resume at with the information requested below: Also, please let me know what time/number is best to call to discuss this great opportunity. In case you are not interested in this position, or this is not a right fit for you, please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends/networks or anyone you know who may be interested in this position. Thank you! Availability to start a new job Best Rates Contact # Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions (s) you may have. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Regards, Barbara Truszkowski Recruitment Professional Representing: Leffler Consulting Direct: An Equal Opportunity Employer: Leffler Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital/parental /veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, military service, other non-merit factors, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Created: 2024-11-05