Ground Systems Engineer Lead

• Lead Ground System Engineers in activities including, but not limited to: requirements analysis, scheduling, documentation and traceability matrix development, preliminary design, critical design, detailed design, test and evaluation, research and development, implementation and fielding, and sustainment and operations throughout the entire life cycle of the MDSEA program
• Lead Ground System Engineers in completing tasks and projects
• Develop and design new IT solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability of the Ground System Elements and Mission Suites
• Execute studies, analysis, detailed requirements definition, system engineering, preliminary and detailed ground system architecture designs, and system development of Enterprise Services, satellite ground systems, and operations centers to include all supporting facilities
• Maintain alignment to support Team Leads: infrastructure, networks, integration, logistics plans, cybersecurity and physical security protection plans, and cost and schedule estimates for the development, fielding, tests, and operations of planned space capabilities
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure integration and compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Training: 

• Bachelors Degree in any IT or STEM related field required

Experience:

• 6+ years of system engineering experience
• Documented experience developing and editing Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) or Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) products for IT systems required
• Experience in Model Based System Engineering and SysML required
• Experience in the decomposition of complex mission systems into manageable components required
• Experience in systems engineering related to IT and satellite ground systems in the MDSEA environment preferred
• Experience with Requirements Analysis and Management
• Demonstrable understanding of the System Engineering V Model and engineering lifecycle required

Security:

• Must be a US citizen

• Active DoD issued Secret Clearance required
• Active DoD issued Top/Secret SCI clearance preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk
• Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary: $140,000 - 172,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.