Acquisition Specialist

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Occupation:

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Location:

Chantilly, VA

• 20153

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

04/27/2026 Positions available: 1

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Work onsite all of the time

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04/28/2026

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08/28/2026 Job #: 19850211 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Veteran Friendly Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 168 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. 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 Acquisition Specialist for a role in El Segundo, CA.

Role and Responsibilities include:

Provide advice to Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution. Prepare periodic status reports, coordinate and periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings, and develop acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings. Develop, draft, and coordinate overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping. Provide technical and programmatic assessments of contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks and issues, and the ability to achieve mission requirements. Provide program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advise and assist government customer regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent business-related discipline and fourteen (14) or more years in government weapon systems acquisitions and program management and, or Contracts management within the Department of Defense.

Experience with the:

Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process. Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process. Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process. Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable). Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master Degree in Business Management, technical management, and/or engineering. Professional certifications (e.g., PMI PMP). Experience in the National Security Space and, or the Space Control mission area. $160,000

• $210,000 a year Target salary range: $160,000
• $210,000.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. 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. #ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobs Space Systems Integration Is a Private Sector employer https://ssi.space/

Company Profile:

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. 50-99 employees Social Links Connect with Space Systems Integration Other Local Jobs from Space Systems Integration Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Pause Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Project Engineer Space Systems Integration Chantilly, VA Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Regular | $190,000.00

• 215,000.

00 Year Preferred Employer 3 days ago 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 Project Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Government with management of multiple simultaneous projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Facilitate development of plans, requirements, and documentation to define project tasks, including objectives, scope, and milestones, in coordination with stakeholders.
• Support the government with coordination and management of security activities across the DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) for integrated analysis.
• Manage contractor task allocations, maintaining records of assignments, progress, and completion.
• Monitor analysis efforts across multiple contractor-led developments, tracking task execution and progress, ensuring adherence to established timelines and standards.
• Provide updates on project execution, milestones, delays, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Track deliverables and ensure they go through appropriate review and approval processes.
• Establish, maintain, and ensure accountability for project deadlines.
• Produce recommendations to enhance and optimize project execution.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead project update meetings for senior leadership.
• Schedule, organize, and facilitate reviews and meetings.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM program with 14 years of experience. 10+ years in a program management role, or 5+ years in a space engineering role with 5+ additional years in a program management role. Managing multiple contractors and customers, including engagement with Government

SETA/FFRDC/UARC

support. Classified space programs, preferably both at the Top Secret and compartmented access to inform integrated analysis, effectiveness, and utility. Development and presentations to O-6 and above Govt leadership, decision quality briefings, and papers. Problem-solving/critical thinking in complex and dynamic environments. Collaborating with IC professionals and understanding IC tasking mechanisms. Outer space environment, spacecraft operations, counterspace threats, space control systems. Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable). Minimum Requirement is a TS/SCI clearance and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination. Travel is 25%.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with spacecraft engineering and design, orbital dynamics, statistical experiment design, data analysis, modeling and simulation, analytics, information system infrastructure configuration, cost/schedule analysis, weaponeering, wargaming, artificial neural networks and machine learning, MBSE, computer programming, and data governance. Established relationships with the following organizations: COCOMS (INDOPACOM, USSPACECOM, etc.). Space Intelligence Community Organizations (IC). Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Space Rapid Capabilities Program Office (SpRCO). Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Pentagon & Headquarters Staff (AQ, SQ, J-Dirs, GOs, PSMs, PEMs, etc.) Professional certification (e.g., Professional Engineer, INCOSE

CSEP, ITEA

CTEP, Agile PM/PO, etc.). $190,000

• $215,000 a year Target salary range: $190,000
• $215,000.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. 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. #ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobs General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Space Systems Engineer Space Systems Integration Chantilly, VA Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Regular | $120,000.00

• 170,000.

00 Hour Preferred Employer 3 days ago 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 Space Systems Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.

Role and Responsibilities include:

Lead technical requirements development, systems engineering, and oversee development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate and test space systems. Oversee payload integration and interface control management. Perform system integration of multiple efforts to integrate complex space systems, ground segment integration, and deployment into operation. Manage and negotiate interface control documents with external stakeholders. Perform systems architecting and engineering activities such as system requirements definition, interface definition, design, interface management, data architecture development, systems integration, performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis, and development and refinement of concepts of operation. Oversee requirements verification and validation. Make program risks assessments and provides actionable recommendations to the chief engineer and program manager. Independently collaborate with Government program office representatives, FFRDC, SETA, and contractor personnel.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science or applicable and 9 years or more experience; 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of degree. Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation. Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination. Experience with technical requirements development, systems engineering, and overseeing development contractor to develop, design, produce, integrate and test space systems. Experience with requirements verification and validation. $120,000

• $170,000 a year Target salary range: $120,000
• $170,000.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. 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. #ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobs General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Systems Engineer Space Systems Integration Chantilly, VA Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Regular | $190,000.00

• 215,000.

00 Hour Preferred Employer 3 days ago 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 Systems Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses heavily on applying systems engineering principles to develop and integrate space, ground, and communication segments, ensuring technical excellence, innovation, and alignment with mission objectives.

Role and Responsibilities include:

Lead the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, integration, testing, and verification. Develop and manage technical baselines, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and system performance goals. Oversee technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and evaluate contractor designs to ensure alignment with mission objectives. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks through detailed analyses and trade studies. Direct the integration of space, ground, and communication segments to ensure system readiness. Apply advanced configuration and change management practices to maintain consistency and traceability. Collaborate with government and contractor teams, facilitating cross-functional reviews and technical interchange meetings (TIMs). Align technical strategies with the Warfighting Acquisition System (WAS) philosophy to enable rapid capability delivery.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 14+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, and lifecycle management within the Department of Defense (DoD) environment. Expertise in Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, including sensor networks, data pipelines, analytics platforms, space object tracking techniques, data fusion, orbit determination, and conjunction assessment. Strong knowledge of DoDI 5000.02 Major Capability Acquisition System processes, JCIDS processes, and the PPBE process, with practical experience in applying acquisition policies to systems engineering. Proficiency in developing and managing Interface Control Documents (ICDs), system architectures, and requirements traceability matrices. Experience applying system modeling and simulation tools, risk analysis frameworks, and technical data reviews. TS/SCI clearance required. Travel is 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. Professional certifications, such as INCOSE CSEP, DoD DAWIA Level III in Systems Engineering, or other recognized credentials. Experience with space-based technologies, such as electro-optical (EO) payloads, algorithms for space object detection, and SDA data processing/storage systems. Familiarity with operational needs and constraints in space units such as Delta 9, NSDC, JTF-SD, or CSpOC. Prior leadership on U.S. military space acquisition programs, particularly within SDA/S&R, including experience in requirements management, test planning, and risk management. Hands-on experience with space control mission areas and advanced SDA technologies, including rapid prototyping. Direct support of

USSF/SSC

space programs with demonstrated results in technical and mission alignment. $190,000

• $215,000 a year Target salary range: $190,000
• $215,000.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. 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. #ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobs General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Lead Software Test Engineer Space Systems Integration Chantilly, VA Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Regular | $190,000.00

• 215,000.

00 Year Preferred Employer 3 days ago 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 Lead Software Test Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA. If you like test planning, software test requirements, or just about anything software test in the Space and Ground systems work, then this could be the right job for you.

Role and Responsibilities include:

• Document program software test strategy and plans, software test scenarios, and software test requirements in development contractor contractual documents and Government program office documentation.
• Work with development contractors to ensure developmental software test objectives are consistent with applicable standards, instructions, and policy.
• Work with Government developmental and operational software test agencies/organizations to develop an adequate software test methodology consistent with the program manager's expectations and other external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Lead and/or participate in test working groups which plan, status, and discuss software test-related matters.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a technical degree pursuit and fourteen years of relevant experience: In technical programs, systems engineering and software test policy/execution of large-scale space-based and ground-based space systems and/or new start technical demonstration space and ground systems. With test planning and documentation development. With software test requirements development. With software test engineering process and tool development. With the Department of Defense Test & Evaluation. Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation. Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination. Minimum requirement is a TS/SCI clearance. Preferred Qualifications ITEA Certified Test & Evaluation Professional and/or INCOSE Certified Systems Engineer Professional credentials. $190,000

• $215,000 a year Target salary range: $190,000
• $215,000.

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. #ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobs 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. #ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobs General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Space Systems Integration Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Help for Occupation Information for Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ] About Sign In / Register Home Site Map Site Search Explore CalJOBS Settings Accessibility Statement Preferred Settings Page Preferences Languages Services For Individuals For Employers Labor Market Mobile App Legal Privacy Statement Terms of Use Disclaimer Equal Employment Opportunity Resources Protect Yourself Assistance CalJOBS Contact Us Statewide Sacramento, CA 94280 Copyright © 1998-2026 Geographic Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Virtual OneStop®

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