Satellite Systems Engineer

• Serve as a member of the Program Office technical staff for designing, developing, and integrating complete satellite systems, including spacecraft bus, payload, and ground subsystems

• Translate mission requirements into detailed technical specifications

• Assist with development and definition of interfaces between multiple system elements

• Perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, cost, and risk

• Execute and manage multiple systems engineering processes within the government program office

• Provide technical oversight to contractors and vendors, ensuring designs meet all program requirements and interface requirements, and processes are compliant with specified standards

• Oversee integration and test activities, including requirements verification and environmental testing

• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and operators to develop mission objectives, use cases, employment scenarios, and Concepts of Operations

• Oversee prime contractors’ development and ensure systems meet customer requirements, risk tolerance, budget, and schedule, while assessing technical solutions and recommending Courses of Action (COA)

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure system integration and mission success. Foster communication and alignment among team members to identify challenges and corresponding solutions

• Evaluate prime contractor performance at milestone reviews by analyzing compliance with technical requirements, and quality of deliverables. Offer recommendations to improve project outcomes and likelihood of success

• Identify and manage risks throughout the systems engineering lifecycle by conducting risk assessments, developing, implementing, and monitoring mitigation strategies, and evaluating potential impacts on mission objectives

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

• Experience with the Intelligence Community and/or the Department of Defense Program Office best practices

• Bachelors and 5 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 3 years of relevant experience

• At least 4 years experience working on a Government or Commercial satellite program

• Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations) and strong briefing and writing skills

• Ability to communicate to a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise

• Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field

• Deep knowledge of satellite subsystems, including Attitude and Orbit Control (ADCS), power, propulsion, communications (RF), and thermal control

• Experience implementing model-based systems engineering (MBSE) in SysML and familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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