Ground Systems Development Analyst

Astrion$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Bachelor's degree in STEM field
  • 12+ years of experience with a Master's or 20+ years with a Bachelor's
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance
  • Experience in requirements verification
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and DOORS
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support requirements verification with GMN System Engineering
  • Analyze GMD Ground System Performance Specifications
  • Confirm clarity and achievability of verification strategies
  • Review GMD CDRL deliverables and provide recommendations
  • Assist in various program and design reviews
  • Travel up to 10% as required

Benefits

  • Work in a modern facility at Redstone Arsenal
  • Collaborate with military and industry experts
  • Gain experience in missile defense systems
  • Contribute to state-of-the-art technology development
  • Opportunity for significant professional influence and impact
Full Job Description
Ground Systems Development Analyst

Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Job Status: Full Time

Clearance: Active Secret

Your typical day - Our MDA analysts and engineers work in modern, well-appointed government facilities at Redstone Arsenal. Redstone is located in Huntsville, Alabama, otherwise known as "Rocket City." Huntsville is the hub of missile and space research and development. You will collaborate with other missile defense experts - military, government civilians, and contractors from Astrion and other companies. Our team of experts helps the Government manage planning, development and delivery of state-of-the art sensors, weapons, communications, and command/control systems.

What are your specific duties? - The Ground Systems Development Analyst will support the Missile Defense Agency MDA Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program office. The candidate will provide technical and advisory assistance to GMD by aiding in the systems engineering process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
  • Education: Master's or Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field
  • Experience: MS + 12 years or BS + 20 years of relevant experience
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
  • Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems
  • Direct experience with requirements verification
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and DOORS
  • Ability to develop and present technical reports and briefings including support to the Engineering Review Boards (ERB), other Stakeholder coordination, and Operational Capability List (OCL) approval process
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
  • Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
  • Direct experience in digital engineering/DevSecOps development projects
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks
  • Ability to communicate detailed technical information to technical and non-technical personnel

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support the GMN System Engineering Leadership in requirements verification to ensure that the system or software will meet the predefined technical requirements, specifications, and design criteria
  • Analyze GMD Ground System Performance Specification and other requirements documentation, review the development contractor Joint Review Packages (JRP) for decomposition of requirements, and provide recommendations on acceptance of the proposed verification strategy
  • Confirm the verification strategy for the requirement set is clearly articulated, complete, correct, consistent, and achievable
  • Review GMD Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables and Objective Evidence artifacts, and provide comments and recommendations for concurrence or guidance
  • Support the government in preparation, conduct, and after-action responsibilities for Sprint reviews, program management reviews, system requirements reviews, design reviews, project status reviews, test events, fielding readiness reviews, and operational readiness reviews
  • Travel as required (estimated 10%)

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