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The Systems Engineering Division (SED)offersexpertisein systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle.
TheSystems Integration and Test Office(SITO)createand review system functional, performance, and operationally relevant test programs for internal and external customerspace, ground, and user segment systems. Responsible for performing systems integrationand testtasks relatedto mission and system threads, interface definition, technology insertion, and useof system integration tools and techniques.
The selected candidate willbe requiredto work full-time, on-site at our facility in El SegundoCAor ChantillyVA).
WhatYouBe Doing
Lead cross-segment systems integration across space-to-ground, ground-to-user, and space-to-user interfaces for mission-critical satellite and ground systems.You'llensure seamless integration between space vehicles, ground control systems, user equipment, and communication networks.
Develop and execute comprehensive test and verification programs for space, ground, anduser segment systems.Createand review system functional and performance test plans,defining verification and validation approaches, and supporting programand designreviews throughout development, test, and transition to operations.
Manage requirements flow-down and verification for space and ground segment systems,including Interface Control Documents (ICDs), engineering models, simulations, testbeds, and special test equipment. Ensure requirements traceability from mission concept of operations through prototype development, initial flight checkout, flight operations, and operational transition.
Provide mission assurance and systems engineering support for space-to-groundarchitecture development in commercial cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Identifytechnical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure integration efforts meet missionobjectivesand security requirements.
Analyze and recommend solutions for space-to-ground system architecture, software design,acquisition strategies, operations, and sustainment. Support decision-making processes through technical analysis, trade studies, and risk assessments.
Establishmodern development practices by implementing Agile andDevSecOpsmethodologies for space-to-ground system software development. Define development metrics, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
Create integration plans and coordinate across disciplines by developing space-to-ground, space-to-user, and ground-to-user segment integration plans (SIPs), system engineering plans (SEPs), system test and integration plans (STIPs) using Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP) and Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP).Lead requirements verification activities and coordinate with spacecraft systems, flight software, ground software, and operations teams to ensure end-to-end mission success.
Support operational testing and evaluation byparticipatingin developmental tests (DT), operational tests (OT), andintegrated test events. Analyze test results, document findings, and provide technical recommendations to government customers and program leadership.
What You Need to be Successful
MinimumRequirements for Sr. MTS:
Bachelor9s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or relatedtechnicalfield.
5years ofexperienceinTest andEvaluation(T&E),verification ofspace-to-ground or ground-to-user segmentinterfacerequirementsincludingsystems engineering,and/or operations of space systems, satellites,and/or groundsystemsinfrastructure within theU.S.government agencies and/or aerospace industry.
Direct experience with space systems (satellite development, ground station operations, mission operations, or space system integration).
Understanding of space and/or groundsystemarchitectureand satellite operationsincluding orbital mechanics, satellitesubsystems (e.g.,spacecraft bus,payload), groundsystem functions (command and control, telemetry and mission data processing, and space-to-ground(or ground-to-user)data links and protocols).
Experience with systems(and/or system of systems)integration planning,execution, and test.In addition, familiarity with System IntegrationPlans (SIP), Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), and System Test and Integration Plans (STIP).
Experience with the following: systems engineering tools (e.g.,Cameo), test management software, simulation environments (STK, Simulink), or scripting languages (Python, MATLAB).
Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment withstrong communicationskills.
Secret clearancerequired(active clearance preferred,orability toobtainone).
In addition to the above, theminimumrequirements for an Engineering Specialistinclude:
8 years ofexperiencein Test and Evaluation (T&E), verification ofspace-to-ground or ground-to-user segment interface requirements including systems engineering, and/or operations of space systems, satellites, and/or ground systems infrastructure within the U.S.government agencies and/or aerospace industry.
Working knowledge ofDepartment of Defense Instruction (DoDI)Test andEvaluation processes and documentation, including familiarity with DoDI 5000 series acquisition policies, Developmental Tests(DT), Operational Tests(OT), integrated test strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans(TEMP), Systems Engineering Management Plans(SEMP)development and execution.
Experience with test planning, execution, and analysis using test management software, simulation environments, statistical tools, and technical reporting forU.S. government agencyevaluation and decision processes.
Ability to independently leadmultiplecross-functional technical teams,multiple concurrent tasks, and communicate technical information clearly and persuasively.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be Impressive if you have one or more of the following:
Advanced degrees (Master9sor Ph.D.) in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
Mission testing and integration knowledge and experience for specific U.S. Space Force (USSF), Intelligence Community (IC), or commercial customers (e.g., system requirements, system (and/or system of systems) integration and testing, spacecraft subsystems, manufacturing, test, and/or spacecraft/ground operations).
Havedemonstratedability to take a system-level perspective and flow down salient aspects of system behavior into requirements and assess requirements verification evidence/counterevidence into system level effect analysis.
Knowledge of cloud/virtual architecture and agile testing methodologies for software integration and test.
Ability toleverageArtificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies tooptimizetesting workflows and integration efficiency.
Ability to travel domestically10-20%of the time(<
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