Space Vehicle Attitude Control Systems Engineer

Overview

VTG is seeking a Space Vehicle Attitude Control Systems Engineer, in Chantilly, Va.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress & issues associated with spaceflight hardware currently in production and test for a classified space program.  You will be an integral participant in ACS and mechanical actuator design, requirements development & verification, and unit integration & test for a next generation spacecraft architecture.  

 

Job Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Review and coordinate changes to specifications, ICDs, and system level requirements documentation for ACS and propulsion subsystems.
• Track development issues and attend unit, subsystem, system level design reviews.
• Support launch and spacecraft on-orbit test, as required.
• Identify and assess emerging risks and develops & evaluates proposed burn-down plans.
• Review developer’s readiness to proceed into spacecraft test at various levels of assembly.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
• Bachelors Degree in Aerospace, Astronautical, or Mechanical Engineering and 9 years or more experience; Masters and 7 years or more experience; PhD or JD and 4 years or more experience. 
• Desired education and experience with spacecraft ACS hardware and software design, manufacture, simulation, and test
• Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes.
• Working knowledge of control theory, reaction wheel/control moment gyro, star sensor/tracker, inertial reference units/sensors, sun sensor, magnetic torque rod, GPS receiver, and control algorithm development. 
• Experience in the design & integration of satellite buses and knowledgeable of launch & flight operations of space vehicles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from multiple functions and at all levels of the customer organization to deliver results.