Job DescriptionThis position is for a Senior Ground Command and Control Systems Engineer in
Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Senior Ground Command and Control Systems Engineer provides support for the ground segment of a satellite program and plays a critical role on the Ground Team to ensure mission success..
The ideal candidate will have experience in mission management, command and control, and mission integration of ground systems of a space system acquisition to guide the development, verification, deployment, and operations of a critical space system.
Job Responsibilities:- Develop ground requirements and evaluate vendor solutions in the acquisition phase
- Support verification, validation, and deployment to operations of ground solutions.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders on ICDs, interface maturation, inclusion of new interfaces in support of mission closure
- Identifies and assesses emerging technical and programmatic risks related to the ground systems and collaborates with system contractor team(s) to develop and evaluate mitigation strategies
- Conducts 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.
Qualifications- TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) 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.
- Active TS/SCI with current Poly Required.
- Previous SAP experience Preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required / Master's degree preferred.
