Senior Systems Engineer

BTAS, Inc.

$148K — $250K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MA/MS degree required, with considerations for BA/BS if combined with 12 years of experience
  • 10+ years of experience in space control systems engineering
  • Extensive knowledge of classified space control systems engineering processes
  • Experience in developing and coordinating ACAT-like program documentation
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on acquisition process improvement

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering and technical advice for space acquisitions and project stages
  • Draft and revise JCIDS and acquisition documentation for government program managers
  • Compile and deliver technical and programmatic status reports as required
  • Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes
  • Monitor current program schedules and report on requirement shortfalls
  • Facilitate technical engagements and maintain awareness of technology development
  • Offer insights for mission protection and conduct impact analyses on technical issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits program including paid time off and federal holidays
  • Health coverage offered to all full-time employees
  • 401K plan with a generous company match
Full Job Description
POSITION: Senior 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 advice for all project stages to support the acquisition life cycle. Support program acquisition for advanced technology, concept development, and integration. Advise on cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers. Support presentations to stakeholders. Documentation includes Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Defense Acquisition Board documentation, Technical Evaluations, System Specifications, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis results.
  • Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports of programs or portfolios as requested by the government.
  • Identify improvement areas in acquisition processes. Provide actionable recommendations and execute tasks to reduce risks. Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program.
  • Maintain awareness of current program schedules, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide program assessments based on identified risks.
  • Advise on technical engagements such as technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and program conferences. Maintain broad awareness of technology development efforts. Assist integrated product teams and establish customer and contractor interfaces.
  • Provide technical and operational insight for mission protection and data assessments. Recommend solutions for technical issues. Develop and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • MA/MS degree is required.
  • 10 or more years' experience in this type of position or program is required.
  • Must be highly knowledgeable in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures, including but not limited to requirements development, technical design reviews, configuration control, and government Deficiency Review (DR) board establishment, execution, and DR disposition and management.
  • Must have experience developing, updating, and coordinating ACAT-like program documentation.
  • BA/BS degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program. The Materiel Leader may also waive the MA/MS requirement.

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: $148,000 - $250,000 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.

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