Full-Time
Space Radar Engineer
Space Systems Integration
11-50 employees
Provides engineering services for space systems
Compensation Overview
$180k - $240k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Chantilly, VA, USA
In Person
On-site in Chantilly, VA; relocation or travel not specified beyond required up to 10% travel.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CI polygraph (polygraph within the last ten (10) years).
- Master's degree in engineering and ten (10) or more years of experience.
- Experience with all phases of the satellite mission lifecycle, from concept development and design through integration, testing, and post-launch operations.
- Direct experience with space-based radar systems or closely related ISR platforms.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building, and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a Government/Contractor team environment.
- Ability to communicate complex technical topics to Senior decision-makers with varying technical backgrounds through clear briefings and written reports.
- Willingness to travel up to 10%.
- Serve as a trusted, independent advisor to the Government on all aspects of space-based radar payload performance and processing.
- Provide objective assessments of contractor designs, algorithm implementations, and system performance.
- Assess risks, technical maturity, and performance margins across development and operational systems.
- Assess collection modes, tasking strategies, and geometry impacts on product performance.
- Provide actionable recommendations to improve product quality and operational effectiveness.
- Work closely with operators, system engineers, and contractors to diagnose and resolve operational issues.
- Evaluate end-to-end radar signal processing chains, including calibration, image formation, detection, and tracking.
- Analyze interactions between space segment, ground processing, communications, and tasking systems.
- Support development and refinement of radar mission requirements and performance metrics.
- Ensure lessons learned from operations are fed back into system improvements.
- Advise on future enhancements to payload capability, processing algorithms, and product generation.
- Assist in developing Customer positions, technical assessments, and decision briefings for leadership.
Space Systems Integration provides engineering services in Northern Virginia, focusing on space systems and related programs. The company works by offering engineering support, systems integration, and technical services to government and defense projects. It differentiates itself through its emphasis on space systems and its location in the Northern Virginia region, which positions it to work closely with government agencies and defense contractors. The goal is to deliver reliable engineering solutions that help customers plan, build, and integrate space-related systems and programs.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chantilly, Virginia
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expanded consulting to Launch Vehicle Integration and Payload Platforms aligning with 2025-2026 launch demand.
- Hiring PWSA Ground Segment Schedule Integrator roles signals expansion into space ground systems for government.
- Qualifies for small business set-aside contracts in physical engineering R&D under NAICS 541330 since 2008.
What critics are saying
- CISA 2024 mandates force protocol overhauls risking contract loss if self-attestation fails within 6-12 months.
- Space Force SSIO centralization displaces SSI's systems engineering revenue within 12-18 months with high impact.
- Revenue under $5M prevents NIST CSF compliance triggering automatic disqualification from intelligence contracts within 6-12 months.
What makes Space Systems Integration unique
- SSI holds MIL-STD-45662A certification for defense contracts requiring strict military standards.
- Team averages 20+ years experience with 90% holding advanced engineering degrees.
- Founded in 2005, SSI serves intelligence and defense communities with strategic system engineering.
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