Principal Program Systems Integration Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integration strategies and processes to successfully integrate satellite communication systems, segments (Ground, Space, Crypto, Terminals), subsystems, elements, and components; manage the technical baselines among different stakeholders
• Perform analysis of the systems requirements that define the technical baseline and verification of the technical baseline
• Apply Digital Engineering methods and modeling strategies (i.e. Digital twins) to support integration and test activities
• Work with Government and contractor personnel to close gaps with customer requirements across the program; support major requirements reviews, design reviews, and other associated meetings
• Lead and support Government/Contractor Working Group meetings—by developing briefings, leading discussion, and writing minutes—to address/resolve risks, issues, and action items
• Review proposed changes to the technical baseline for impacts to enterprise capabilities and to cross-stakeholder integration concerns
• Define and deliver alternative solutions to address different integration challenges; manage schedule impact and overall delivery of products
• Facilitate review of contractor-developed program documents by performing technical assessments and providing comments, compiling other review team comments, and working with contractors to adjudicate the comments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to assess technical issues and to prepare briefings to U.S. Space Force program office personnel and other stakeholders; provide courses of actions to support Government decisions
• Support management of risks, issues, interdependencies, identifying schedule disconnects and conflicts, developing action plans for resolution, and assisting the Government in executing selected solutions

Requirements

• Must currently possess a current, in-scope Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• MS in technical field, such as engineering and computer science
• 15+ years demonstrated work experience in Systems Engineering
• 10+ years demonstrated work experience leading technical teams
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Qualifications

• PhD in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science
• Experience working with/on MILSATCOM programs, such as AEHF, PTS, EPS, WGS, or FAB-T terminal programs
• Experience working with military personnel and DoD civilians
• Experience with ground and space systems, such as terminals and networks
• Demonstrated strong Systems Engineering and Technical Leadership experience
• Knowledge and experience in Agile Development and collaboration tools (Jira/Confluence)