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Space Vehicle Attitude Control Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

VTGChantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 31 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of $145,000-$200,000 and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge classified space programs with significant growth potential. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong background in spacecraft attitude control systems and a desire to work collaboratively on complex engineering challenges. Apply now to join a leading technology company shaping the future of space exploration.

Quick Overview

Salary
$145k - $200k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Chantilly, VA, United States
Posted
1 week ago
Assembly

Job Description

Overview VTG is seeking a Space Vehicle Attitude Contr ol 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 Polygraph
  • Bachelors 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 test
  • Experience in DoD IC acquisition and program management processes.
  • Working knowledge of contr ol theory, reaction wheel/contr ol moment gyro, star sensor/tracker, inertial reference units/sensors, sun sensor, magnetic torque rod, GPS receiver, and contr ol 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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