Systems Engineer Mission Analyst - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Davidson is distinguished in the aerospace and missile defense industry for its excellence in hiring exceptional experts, engineers, and software developers dedicated to delivering advanced, intelligent technology solutions in defense of our nation.

About the role

The Systems Engineer Mission Analyst will support the Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) Organization. The selected candidate will help guide and advise Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) and Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) OPIR Architecture (BOA) analysis efforts in support of MDA Flight Tests and Integrated/Distributed Ground Tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses at all levels, including concept, design, scenario generation, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and post-test results.
• Maintain both hardware and software baseline documentation and ensure contract requirements fulfillment.
• Conduct technical analysis, system integration, verification and validation, and "supportability and effectiveness" analyses for total OPIR systems.
• Focus on process automation to support the Ground Test Integrated Simulation System (GTISS) architecture, design, and implementation within the OPIR framework.
• Define the next generation of Ground Testing and work with the latest technology to enable mission success.
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative teams of varying experience levels.

Requirements

• Systems Engineer - Level 2: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Principal Systems Engineer - Level 3: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD in STEM.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
• Documentation and requirements tracking experience.
• Basic knowledge of LINUX commands.
• Ability to maintain and follow documented processes and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to maintain documentation through the development lifecycle.
• Ability to work in a team-centric, multi-tasking environment.
• Must be eligible and able to receive and maintain a DoD-issued Secret security clearance.

Skills

• MBSE Experience with CAMEO.
• Project Management Experience.
• Scripting experience with MATLAB, Python, or Perl.
• Working knowledge of OPIR systems.