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Space Operations Integrator

Space Systems Integration

Chantilly, VAJob$210–255K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$210–255K/yr
Location
Chantilly, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

In-Scope T5/SSBISecurity clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Space Systems Integration seeks a Space Operations Integrator to support government and commercial aerospace customers. The role applies space operations expertise to requirements development, systems design and testing, integration, and command-and-control analysis. It also supports acquisition strategy, program execution, secure scaling of prototypes, and communication products for government customers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Space Operations

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree14+ Years Space Systems ExperienceActive TS ClearanceIn-Scope T5/SSBISCI EligibilityContinuous Evaluation ParticipationSCI and SAP Access RequirementsPolygraph Examination

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

::: {qa="job-description"} 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 Operations Integrator for a role in El Segundo, CA. Role and Responsibilities include: - Provide operations expertise to requirements and CONOPS development, systems design and testing, systems integration, tactical/operational command and control analysis. - Assist in translating space operator mission requirements to developer capabilities. - Review documentation, represent government as required in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts. - Assist with securely scaling development of prototyped systems to enterprise operational applications for space. - Sustain development and refinement of acquisition strategies, as well as identify program execution issues and provide recommendations. - Generate presentation materials, status briefings, and strategic communication products to assist the government customer in achieving favorable program outcomes. ::: ### Required Qualifications: ::: {qa="posting-requirements"} - Bachelor's Degree and 14+ years of experience with space systems. - Must have experience in space operations. - 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. ::: ::: {qa="salary-range"} $210,000 - $255,000 a year []{.small} Target salary range: $2100,000 - $255,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution. ::: ::: {qa="closing-description"} 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. ::: ::: {qa="ai-disclaimer"} #ssi #weknowhowtobuildit #spacejobs :::

How this job compares

Set against the 858 open Systems Integration jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$210–255K/yr
  • Virginia median$128–195K/yr56 salary ranges
  • US median$110–182K/yr559 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $233K, is 45% above the Virginia median midpoint ($160K) — in the top quarter of Systems Integration salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 133 open Systems Integration jobs in Virginia and 858 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 14 years of experience — more than three in four Systems Integration postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 734 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 332 of the 858 open Systems Integration jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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