{"id":1261042,"url":"https://alion.io/job/lv8d-solutions-satellite-requirements-systems-engineer","title":"Satellite Requirements Systems Engineer","company":{"id":678895,"name":"LV8D Solutions","domain":"lv8dsolutions.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/lv8dsolutions","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workable","truth_index":null},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Chantilly, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":98000,"max_usd":222000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":1385},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Confluence","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T20:34:21Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-09-27T01:39:52Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Mission Context\nLV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The Satellite Requirements Systems Engineer will provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to the Electro-Optical System Program Office (ESPO).\nPosition Overview\nThe Satellite Requirements Systems Engineer must possess demonstrated systems engineering expertise in requirements management, traceability, and verification. The successful candidate must also have strong working knowledge across a wide variety of Electro-Optical satellite designs, functional, and performance capabilities. The candidate must be able to work both independently and in a team-based environment.\nNote: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required to be considered for this role.\nInterested 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.\nRequirements\n Key Responsibilities\nDirectly support ESPO as the office responsible for the design, development, manufacturing, integration & test, and launch & initialization of Electro-Optical satellites for the NRO.\nRepresent ESPO equities by providing verification evidence for Enterprise requirements allocated to the program office.\nLead in managing requirements development, traceability, and verification planning & execution. Responsible for ensuring compliance to interfaces and standards or ensure appropriate deviations/waivers are in place.\nEvaluate system and subsystem designs to ensure compliance to program requirements. \nParticipate in various engineering analysis, including assessing power, weight, thermal control, and other space vehicle design constraints as the design matures. Identify technical design risks and support development of corrective action plans.\nSupport Prime contractor and Enterprise stakeholders in developing and implementing various model-based systems engineering products (CONOPS, ICDs, Test Plans, Functional Decompositions, etc.).\nAssist with acquisition planning, documentation, and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) evaluations. Assist, as needed, in Government source selections and the technical evaluation of satellite provider proposals.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering, or similar technical discipline and 9 years or more experience; Masters and 7 or PhD and 4. \n7+years of experience working on satellite programs and experience managing requirement development, analysis, decomposition, and allocation.\nHave strong familiarity with electro-optical system & subsystem functionality, performance, and product data.\nProficiency with DOORS, MS Office products, and Confluence.\nWorking knowledge of MBSE tools and data structures, including CAMEO and SysML.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\n Security Requirements:\nU.S. Citizenship\nActive Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance\nActive Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph\n Work Environment:\nOn-site work in a government or contractor facility \nOccasional travel (up to 25%) \n About LV8D Solutions\nLV8D 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.\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nLV8D 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.\nBenefits\nPerformance & Recognition\nPeriod of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities\nPerformance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.\nRetention Incentive Benefit Bounty\nReceive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.\nReferral Bonus\nEarn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.\nCustomer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities\nBonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.\nMilestone Rewards\nCelebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.\nFinancial & Retirement Benefits\nProfit Sharing\nReceive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.\n401(k) Company Match\nThe company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.\nCareer Development\nThe company invests in your professional growth through:\nAnnual financial support for professional training and industry certifications.\nEnhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.\n Work-Life Balance\nSupport for a healthy work-life balance includes:\nFlexible work hours\nCompetitive paid time off (PTO)\nCompany holidays\nHealth & Wellness Benefits\nThe company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.\nMedical Coverage\nThree comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees\nDental & Vision\nComprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.\nComprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.\nIncome Protection\n100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance\n100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance\nLife Insurance\n100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.\nOptional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6535,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Dental insurance","Flexible schedule","Health insurance","Life insurance","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-25T20:34:21Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:3","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-26T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/lv8d-solutions-satellite-requirements-systems-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/lv8d-solutions-satellite-requirements-systems-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-27T03:08:55Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2882,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2118,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z"}}}