Systems Engineer (SETA)

Key Responsibilities

• Aid the Government Program Manager in creating acquisition artifacts such as Market Research Reports, Statements of Work (SOW), Acquisition Strategy Council (ASC) briefings, and Justification and Approvals (J&As).
• Offer expert technical and programmatic guidance during proposal evaluations (both technical and cost) for source selections, ensuring that program objectives meet stringent technical performance requirements.
• Oversee technical efforts under NRO operational contracts to ensure that all requirements are satisfied and performance metrics are tracked.
• Ensure end-to-end operational readiness for new satellite missions, including the successful delivery of ground systems and completion of systems tests and operational exercises.
• Advise leadership on the technical feasibility of planned courses of action, conducting detailed assessments of cost, schedule, performance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a primary interface between the government, prime contractors, and mission partners to synchronize technical efforts and de-conflict programmatic schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with an Active TS/SCI with CI polygraph required to start and must be maintained.
• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) or Master’s in STEM field, with at least 9 years or 7 years of relevant experience respectively.
• Experience: Innovative and highly motivated Acquisition Engineer with extensive experience in government acquisition manuals (NAM, FAR), systems engineering, and systems development processes.
• Skills: Expert level knowledge of SIGINT space and ground architecture, strong data analysis and data visualization skills, polished communication, proven collaboration, proficiency in systems development methodologies (e.g. Agile, DevSecOps, Spiral, Waterfall, etc.), familiarity with Microsoft Office applications primarily Excel, and extensive experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering and AI applications.

Target Salary Range

The target salary range for this position is $120,001 - $160,000, based on experience and other factors.