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Space Vehicle Attitude Control Systems Engineer

$145k - $200k

VTG

OverviewVTG is seeking a Space Vehicle Attitude Control Systems Engineer, in Chantilly, VA. 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. What will you do?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.Do you have what it takes?Active TS/SCI clearance with PolygraphBachelors 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 testExperience 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.Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $145,000 - $200,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

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