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Manassas, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Petersburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Herndon, Virginia, United States · On-site
$166k–$176k/yr
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Chantilly, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Ashburn, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Loudoun County, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
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McLean, Virginia, United States · On-site
$56/hr–$66/hr
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Chantilly, Virginia, United States · On-site
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FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy…
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Pantops, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Richmond, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Fairfax, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
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Fairfax County, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Reston, Virginia, United States · On-site
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The Ground Systems Engineer is responsible for the development, integration, testing, and modernization of mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations. This includes providing technical expertise in software architectures, operational workflows, and system verification to ensure mission readiness.
Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and a BS in a STEM engineering discipline. At least 9 years of experience in ground systems engineering or mission operations within defense, intelligence, or aerospace domains is required.
FTS International, LLC (FTS) is committed to providing the Federal Government with quality consultants and support. To ensure mission success we focus on putting our customers first while minimizing corporate bureaucracy on our staff. We provide Subject Matter Experts (SME) free of Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) focused on independent analysis and mission support services within the disciplines of Engineering, Counter Terrorism Operations, Management, Information Technology, Signals Analysis, Administration, Cyber Security and Linguistics.
FTS has an opportunity for a Ground Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA.
The Ground Systems Engineer serves as a key technical contributor responsible for the development, integration, testing, sustainment, and modernization of mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering expertise across the system lifecycle and serves as a trusted advisor for ground software, system architectures, integration activities, and operational processes
Lead and support the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical ground systems supporting space operations
Provide technical expertise for ground software, operational workflows, system architectures, and mission support processes
Plan and execute system integration activities involving software, networks, databases, and operational systems to ensure interoperability and mission readiness
Support system verification, validation, performance assessment, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution efforts
Evaluate existing architectures and engineering processes and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, maintainability, security, and operational effectiveness
Collaborate with government stakeholders, mission operators, software developers, systems engineers, and mission partners to define requirements and implement technical solutions
Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, interface specifications, operational procedures, system configurations, and engineering artifacts
Capture, document, and transfer critical program knowledge, engineering best practices, lessons learned, and operational insights to support long-term program sustainability
Assist leadership in prioritizing engineering efforts and aligning technical activities with mission objectives and program goals
Required Skills/Qualifications
TS/SCI with polygraph
BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
9+ years of experience supporting ground systems engineering, software integration, systems development, testing, or mission operations within the defense, intelligence, aerospace, or space domains
Demonstrated experience supporting complex system integration and test activities within operational environments
Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, software development lifecycles, configuration management, and verification and validation processes
Experience supporting operational ground systems, mission planning systems, command and control systems, or space mission operations
Ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop effective engineering solutions
Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation and engineering artifacts
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desired Skills/Qualifications
MS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
Familiarity with ground control systems, satellite operations, mission management systems, and command-and-control architectures
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. In addition, FTS International, LLC has benefits offerings in addition to salary to include Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – vets/disabled.
We provide expert services and highly dedicated mission support as trusted consultants in service of the federal sector.
FTS was founded in 2005 with the purpose of providing unbiased and dedicated support to the US Government and Intelligence Community. Based on our reputation solving some of the hardest national security problems, and hiring top talent, FTS has grown an elite workforce and continues to attract recognized experts across multiple disciplines. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.fts-intl.com.
Offices: 14151 Newbrook Dr, 150, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, US
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