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Chantilly, VA
Top Secret/SCI CI Polygraph
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Job Description
Software Systems Engineer
LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Software Systems Engineer supports a very dynamic and innovative space program with the design, development, integration, test, deployment, and sustainment of software systems for advanced space vehicle programs.
We are seeking a Software Systems Engineer to serve as a key technical contributor across the system lifecycle, ensuring software solutions meet mission requirements, interface seamlessly with flight and ground systems, and comply with programmatic, security, safety, and quality standards. This role collaborates with software developers, systems engineers, mission operations personnel, cybersecurity specialists, and program leadership to deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities that support spacecraft operations and mission success.
Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Analyzes stakeholder, mission, and system requirements and translate them into software and interface requirements.
• Develops and maintains software architecture products, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and system engineering artifacts.
• Supports software requirements decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborates with flight software, ground software, cybersecurity, and hardware engineering teams to ensure end-to-end system integration.
• Participates in system design reviews, software technical reviews, and program milestone events including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Operational Readiness Review (ORR).
• Develops and maintain requirements traceability between mission objectives, system requirements, software specifications, and verification activities.
• Supports software integration, test planning, execution, anomaly resolution, and operational readiness activities.
• Performs system modeling, performance analysis, and trade studies to evaluate technical solutions and support engineering decisions.
• Coordinates software configuration management, change control, and release activities.
• Assists in risk identification, mitigation planning, and technical issue resolution.
• Support mission operations, anomaly investigations, software upgrades, and post-launch sustainment activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, cybersecurity, quality assurance, and mission assurance standards.
Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required; Cl Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 9+ years of experience supporting software engineering, systems engineering, or software integration activities.
• Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, test, verification, and validation.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies including Agile, DevSecOps, and traditional waterfall approaches.
• Experience supporting complex integrated systems in aerospace, defense, intelligence, or space environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, or ground control systems.
• Knowledge of flight software architectures and command-and-control systems.
• Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.
• Familiarity with space communication protocols, Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) systems.
• Experience with software integration laboratories, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and mission simulations.
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements for space systems.
• Familiarity with digital engineering principles and modern software factory environments.
About LV8D Solutions:
LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, and mission-first mindset to design, acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We specialize in every aspect of our customers’ space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplary compensation and total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talent and committed to national defense and career growth.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Software Systems Engineer supports a very dynamic and innovative space program with the design, development, integration, test, deployment, and sustainment of software systems for advanced space vehicle programs.
We are seeking a Software Systems Engineer to serve as a key technical contributor across the system lifecycle, ensuring software solutions meet mission requirements, interface seamlessly with flight and ground systems, and comply with programmatic, security, safety, and quality standards. This role collaborates with software developers, systems engineers, mission operations personnel, cybersecurity specialists, and program leadership to deliver reliable, mission-critical capabilities that support spacecraft operations and mission success.
Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Analyzes stakeholder, mission, and system requirements and translate them into software and interface requirements.
• Develops and maintains software architecture products, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and system engineering artifacts.
• Supports software requirements decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborates with flight software, ground software, cybersecurity, and hardware engineering teams to ensure end-to-end system integration.
• Participates in system design reviews, software technical reviews, and program milestone events including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Operational Readiness Review (ORR).
• Develops and maintain requirements traceability between mission objectives, system requirements, software specifications, and verification activities.
• Supports software integration, test planning, execution, anomaly resolution, and operational readiness activities.
• Performs system modeling, performance analysis, and trade studies to evaluate technical solutions and support engineering decisions.
• Coordinates software configuration management, change control, and release activities.
• Assists in risk identification, mitigation planning, and technical issue resolution.
• Support mission operations, anomaly investigations, software upgrades, and post-launch sustainment activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, cybersecurity, quality assurance, and mission assurance standards.
Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required; Cl Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 9+ years of experience supporting software engineering, systems engineering, or software integration activities.
• Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, design, integration, test, verification, and validation.
• Knowledge of software development methodologies including Agile, DevSecOps, and traditional waterfall approaches.
• Experience supporting complex integrated systems in aerospace, defense, intelligence, or space environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle, or ground control systems.
• Knowledge of flight software architectures and command-and-control systems.
• Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.
• Familiarity with space communication protocols, Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C) systems.
• Experience with software integration laboratories, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and mission simulations.
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements for space systems.
• Familiarity with digital engineering principles and modern software factory environments.
About LV8D Solutions:
LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, and mission-first mindset to design, acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We specialize in every aspect of our customers’ space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplary compensation and total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talent and committed to national defense and career growth.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
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