Senior Systems Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full Time

Strategic Military Space

Experienced

Job ID: 3415

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Strategic & Military Space Division is seeking to fill multiple positions for Systems Engineers with a background in Architecture Engineering, Requirements Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, orbital warfare and national security space systems to serve as an embedded subject matter experts (SME) in the U.S. Space Force PEO-Operational Test & Training Infrastructure (OTTI). The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for assisting the OTTI Integrated Program Office to develop national level capabilities to test the USA’s next generation of space capabilities, and develop tactics, techniques, and procedures for the Service’s weapons systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Understands the government’s needs and issues, as an embedded SME
Decomposes operational warfare Mission-Essential Tasks and training needs into testing requirements
Coordinates activities and execution with other parts of the OTTI enterprise, such as Infrastructure, Engineering, or Business Operations
Assembles and directs resources toward execution of the organization’s mission
Identifies, tracks, and mitigates risks
Trades issues of scope, approach, cost, and schedule
Evaluates program information and makes recommendations to the Government Lead
Other duties as assigned by the Government Lead

Required Qualifications - All Positions:

BS degree in a related technical field (e.g., aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering with coursework in space system engineering)
At least five years of system engineering experience directly supporting operational space systems
Familiarity with spacecraft requirements and subsystems design, development, and testing
Understanding of risks and risk mitigations for spaceflight systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly and succinctly to customers
Must have a US government TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and be eligible for Special Accesses
Must be a US citizen
Must be able to travel

Preferred Qualifications – All Positions:

Advanced degree in aerospace, systems, electrical, or optical engineering
Space Force, NRO, or IC space acquisition experience
Experience with SAP or CAP architectures
Experience in Exercises and Wargames from tactical through Tier-1 level
Management and systems engineering experience in space hardware development projects

ORBITAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER x2 Positions
Qualifications:

Understanding of the space environment and orbital mechanics
Familiarity with orbit determination methods to include tracking and predicting the orbits using mathematical models and algorithms
Familiarity with space surveillance sensors, networks, and observation data, including capabilities and limitations

Familiarity with HWIL M&S architectures used in test and training for DoD systems
Familiarity with ground station satellite tracking antennas and systems to include knowledge of equipment to include up and down converters, power amplifiers, receivers, and other antenna element
Experience operating, or leading units that operate, spacecraft conducting RPO
Familiarity with satellite sim software such as STK, Freeflyer, MVS, or Trace
Familiarity with broad range of orbital analyst techniques and applying new analytical developments/ methodologies/TTPs.
Familiarity with satellite anomaly resolution and on-orbit operations
Familiarity with satellite crew training and incorporating lessons learned into training curriculums

ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER x1 Position
Qualifications:

Familiarity with large-scale missions systems, and systems engineering and integration activities
Experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for DoD or government system
Experience with practical MBSE for the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture, including using digital engineering tools, such as Cameo or MagicDraw, SparxEA, or IBM rhapsody
Knowledge of Agile Methodologies
Knowledge of SysML, UAF, and DoDAF

Preferred: OMG Certified Systems Model Professional (OCSMP), Certification INCOSE SE Certification

REQUIREMENTS ENGINEER x1 Position
Qualifications:

Ability to analyze user needs to determine functional requirements for a wide variety of IT infrastructure and services projects
Relevant experience in requirements engineering and systems engineering or project management
Proficiency with reference architecture frameworks and tools such as DoDAF, TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML, SysML, or DOORS
Experience coordinating, scheduling, and leading internal and external technical exchange meetings to clarify project requirements and resolve issues
Experience defining, developing, and documenting operational support concepts leading to development and implementation of requirements, specifications, and design plans
Experience with analysis of functional, system, and non-functional requirements, data flows, and dependencies
Understanding of analysis of design and implementation alternatives, tradeoffs, and recommendations

ENTERPRISE IT ARCHITECT x1 Position
Qualifications:

Experience providing technical advice to clients, recommending functional changes, and identifying areas for further investigation
Experience with customer requirements gathering and understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure
Broad experience across the architecture domains of business, applications, data, and technology
Experience developing Enterprise Architecture Baseline to include discovering and capturing the “as-is” state of the IT enterprise, and the vision of the “to be” state of the IT enterprise
Experience in developing solutions utilizing various technology stacks and methodologies
Experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including knowledge of cloud architecture, services, and deployment models
Understanding of security principles, data protection, and compliance requirements to design secure and compliant solutions

Salary Range:

$120,000-$220,000
- Salary commensurate upon highest education level and years of directly related experience

Why Join SDL?

SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA’s vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense’s aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you’ve heard of, and others that you haven’t. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

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