Sr. Ground System Engineer

About the role

The Ground Systems Engineer (Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering) in the Space Rapid Capabilities Directorate within the Agile Acquisition Division will support the development and integration of a critical ground system for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (SpRCO).

Responsibilities

• Cook up with Government, SETA, and contractor teams to field a critical ground system
• Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations efforts
• Understand and ensure implementation of requirements for ground system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, initial flight checkout, flight operations, and operational transition support
• Provide mission assurance and assist with ground architecture development and integration efforts in a commercial cloud environment
• Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives
• Work closely with Program Manager (O-5) and Senior Material Leaders (O-6)
• Solicit and oversee members of the Aerospace Engineering Technical Group (ETG) to employ their expertise on critical problems the local program office may find difficult to solve
• Routinely present status updates to Senior Material Leaders (O-6) and Space SpRCO Director (SES-2)
• Interface with multiple government agencies to provide capability to the warfighter

Requirements

• Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineering: BS degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or related STEM field is required
• Space experience is required (satellite ground development and operations)
• 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management
• Demonstrated ability to work within teams
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information
• Travel is required

Qualifications

• Minimum TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility

Skills

• Advanced degree in technical discipline (engineering, science or math) is preferred
• Extensive satellite operations experience to include satellite ground system development and / or testing is preferred
• Extensive satellite design / integration Systems Engineering experience is preferred
• Systems Engineering experience with rapid operational systems is preferred
• An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement is preferred
• Program office and management experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of expertise from across the Aerospace corporation, especially subject matter experts and laboratory operations with the ability to support customer needs is preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect