POSITION: Senior Space Systems Engineer
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility
POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs.

As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.

Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation's space assets.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical assistance across all stages of the acquisition lifecycle.
• Support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
• Advise the government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government review and presentation.
• Ensure documentation aligns with the latest government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD).
• Provide technical and programmatic status reports on individual programs or portfolios as requested.
• Identify and recommend acquisition process improvements, risk reduction strategies, and technical, organizational, or programmatic changes.
• Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program, including risk identification, process definition, and risk mitigation planning.
• Monitor program schedules, report requirement shortfalls, and provide program risk assessments.
• Maintain and update acquisition reports by correlating program execution data with program baselines.
• Advise on technical engagements, including interchange meetings, design reviews, conferences, video teleconferences, and working groups.
• Maintain awareness of programs and technology development efforts across the portfolio.
• Assist integrated product teams and working groups while establishing customer and contractor interfaces.
• Provide technical and operational insight for mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments.
• Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and evaluate impact analysis, audits, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.
• Support Command and Control (C2) efforts and integrate them with classified programs.
• Liaise between Space C2, Enterprise Ground Services (EGS), and classified program offices to ensure seamless integration.
• Advise and assist with test and operations, including test planning, events, requirements, and data for Developmental and Operational Testing.
• Coordinate system-level test integration and activities.
• Provide analytical and operational engineering support for current and future developmental and operational units.
• Support operational mission planning, mission protection, and anomaly engineering.
• Assist with data and signal collection, processing, storage, archiving, analysis, and lessons learned for testing and operations.
• Support post-mission analysis and report results comparing planned versus executed actions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expert in classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems (concepts, development, build, and test)
• Expert in space control-related technologies, including but not limited to electromagnetic spectrum, signal processing, comms
• Expert in developing and managing technical requirements and space system acquisition efforts
• Highly knowledgeable in electronic attack technologies and system design implementation
• Highly knowledgeable in modeling and sim, with a demonstrated ability to develop models and assess technical requirements
• Highly knowledgeable in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures, including but not limited to requirements development, configuration control, and government Deficiency Review (DR) board establishment, execution, and DR disposition and management
• The person in this position should be an SME Recognized Industry Leader
• MA/MS degree is required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position does not supervise the work of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

TRAVEL:
Little if any travel is required.

OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE:
BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

SALARY RANGE: $184,000 - $275,000 Annual Salary

BTAS BENEFITS:
A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.