Engineer - Space Based Communications

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 an Engineer - Space Based Communications in Arlington, VA.

The Engineer - Space Based Communications will provide critical technical and programmatic support to space-based communications and test planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the test lead for major program objectives, including running test readiness reviews and working with contractors to review and act on data from test events
• Provide overarching support to the program by attending regular calls, major reviews, and partner meetings, as well as drafting presentations and memorandums
• ~10% CONUS travel

Required Skills/Qualifications

• TS/SCI
• BS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) in engineering discipline
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working with transition partners such as the Air Force, NASA, Space Force, NRO, and SSC
• Working knowledge of space-based communications architectures, including ground entry points, radios, and the integration of hardware and software
• Experience in space-based test planning and execution, including the definition of test objectives and measures of performance
• Experience leading test working groups for fully integrated space systems with multiple payloads and diverse government, industry, and lab partners
• Ability to lead Mission Integration Working Groups twice a year across 15-20 unique organizations, including defining security baselines, coordinating agendas, and reviewing test plans

FTS International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer - vets/disabled.