Serve as a member of the Program Office technical staff for designing, developing, and integrating complete satellite systems, including spacecraft bus, payload, and ground subsystems
Translate mission requirements into detailed technical specifications
Assist with development and definition of interfaces between multiple system elements
Perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and risk
Execute and manage multiple systems engineering processes within the government program office
Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors, ensuring designs meet all program requirements and interface requirements, and processes are compliant with specified standards
Oversee integration and test activities, including requirements verification and environmental testing
Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and operators to develop mission objectives, use cases, employment scenarios, and Concepts of Operations
Oversee prime contractors’ development and ensure systems meet customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA)
Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure system integration and mission success. Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions
Evaluate prime contractor performance at milestone reviews by analyzing compliance with technical requirements, and quality of deliverables. Offer recommendations to improve project outcomes and likelihood of success
Identify and manage risks throughout the systems engineering lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing, implementing, and monitoring mitigation strategies, and evaluating potential impacts on mission objectives
Qualifications
Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense Program Office best practices
Bachelors and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 3 years of relevant experience
At least 4 years experience working on a Government or Commercial satellite program
Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong briefing and writing skills
Ability to communicate to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise
Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field
Deep knowledge of satellite subsystems, including Attitude and Orbit Control (ADCS), power, propulsion, communications (RF), and thermal control
Experience implementing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) in SysML and familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo
