Job DescriptionThis position is for a Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Aerospace Systems Engineer in
Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Cislunar Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Aerospace Systems Engineer is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong focus on advanced multi-phenomenology observational technologies. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in electro-optical (EO) and/or passive radio frequency (RF) sensing, observational astronomy, and cutting-edge telescope/receiver design to support the detection, tracking, and characterization of faint objects and signals in the cislunar regime.
Role Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of system level requirements for assigned systems and the design features that satisfy these requirements.
- Support full lifecycle engineering reviews to demonstrate the design meets all specifications and customer requirements.
- Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, technical accuracy, and sufficiency of design details to meet program requirements and objectives.
- Participate in technical interchange meetings between developers and contractors.
- Evaluate vendor proposals and review technical reports, design artifacts, and program plans.
- Serve as a system engineering liaison to other divisions in the SPO.
- Conduct trade studies to define and refine requirements for future satellite capabilities
- Support acquisition documentation development (CDRLs, SOWs, MPPs, etc) related to ground systems
- Support readiness reviews and major program reviews to evaluate ground system readiness
- Resolve highly complex and multi-dimensional problems requiring consideration of variables that impact multiple aspects of the project/program.
- Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status and brief Government and industry as required.
- Provide technical insight for EO/RF sensor designs.
- Evaluate proposals for next-generation optical and RF sensor architectures.
- Support the integration of ground- and space-based sensor systems into existing sensing networks.
QualificationsTYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and eighteen (18) years or more experience; Masters and sixteen (16) years or more experience; PhD or JD and fifteen years or more experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
- Experience with satellite ground systems specifically related to mission management and command and control.
- Experience providing systems engineering support and technical guidance in the acquisition, development, and deployment of satellite ground systems.
- Ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
- Ability to facilitate technical discussions with SMEs.
- Ability to communicate with 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.
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TS/SCI required.
• Previous SAP experience desired.
