Satellite Systems Engineer

Position Title: Satellite Systems Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA

Clearance: Active TS/SCI required; Polygraph preferred

U.S. Citizenship required

Position Overview

OMNI is seeking an experienced Satellite Systems Engineer to provide technical oversight and Systems Engineering & Technical Assistance (SETA) support for spacecraft development, integration, testing, and mission execution activities. The selected candidate will work closely with Government leadership, mission partners, and contractor teams to support the successful delivery of national security space capabilities throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and independent assessments of satellite and space system development activities.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, program management reviews, and milestone events.
• Evaluate technical, cost, schedule, and performance risks and provide recommendations to Government leadership.
• Support system integration, test, verification, validation, and mission readiness activities.
• Coordinate with Government, contractor, and engineering teams to ensure mission objectives and program requirements are achieved.
• Review system requirements, architectures, interface documentation, and technical baselines for completeness and compliance.
• Support systems engineering activities across the acquisition lifecycle, from concept development through operations.
• Develop technical briefings, status reports, and decision-support materials for senior Government stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting satellite, spacecraft, or space systems programs.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of requirements development, requirements management, and technical baseline management.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems, system integration, testing, and mission operations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required; Polygraph preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Government Program Offices or SETA organizations.
• Familiarity with DoD or Intelligence Community acquisition processes.
• Experience supporting satellite integration and test campaigns, launch readiness activities, or mission operations.
• Knowledge of requirements management tools such as DOORS or similar systems engineering tools.

Why Join OMNI?

OMNI Consulting Solutions is a boutique consulting firm specializing in creating game-changing value and simple solutions for complex demands. OMNI is built on the idea that change moves the world forward, and through creative and entrepreneurial leadership OMNI maintains a bold reputation within the DoD/Aerospace community and across the various other industries we support.

As an OMNI employee, you can be assured of extensive growth opportunities, inordinately competitive salary compensation packages, and the unparalleled support of the OMNI family. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and our benefits packages are designed to meet the needs of all our employees and dependents:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Fully Vested on Day 1 of Employment
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Company Sponsored Social Events

IS IT A MATCH?

If you are interested in this position or other opportunities at OMNI, please let us know! We only need your resume and some basic details to get things started.

Even if you aren't a match, we may still be interested! We will keep your resume on-file and will let you know if something matching your skills comes along.

Job Code (6.26.8)