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Mission Engineer

Space Systems Integration
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers.  Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.


SSI is seeking a Mission Engineer for a role in Chantilly, VA.

 

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Engage with the Warfighter Integration Cell (WIC) and Warfighters and other organizations to define specific mission sets and how the PWSA implements and executes them.
  • Support the Technical Director and Front Office in external engagement.
  • Supports development of CONOPS, OPSCON, use cases, and modeling and simulation capabilities to represent the appropriate mission cases.
  • Performs trade studies and develops courses of action for PWSA capabilities and requirements.
  • Works with the Requirements Lead to perform functional analysis to create requirements for the Enterprise and for Technical Requirements Documents in support of solicitation development.

 

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Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline.
  • 10 years experience.
  • Understanding of satellite acquisition and operations technology best practices.
  • Familiarity with MBSE desired for representation of mission capabilities.
  • Strong written and oral communications.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • TS/SCI clearance required.


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Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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