Software Systems Engineer

Overview

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Strategic Military Space Division is seeking a Software Systems Engineer with expertise to serve as liaison for the customer program office with the ground development contractors responsible to develop, integrate and test ground system solutions for new space sensors, with direct responsibilities for data management solutions and interface control requirements. This position requires excellent soft skills to interface and work with multiple stakeholders from various organizations including the customer Program Office and Engineering Divisions, along with supporting FFRDC/UARCs, SETA, and Contractors.

The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation’s defense capabilities.

• Provide technical support to ground and cybersecurity activities, including expertise, and support to implementation, as required, to support the program and/or enterprise architecture
• Direct support of the government customer that involves daily interaction and a high level of professionalism
• Support requirements, design, integration, test, and authorization activities associated with ground systems or interfaces
• Provide expertise on or implement solutions in the area of Dev Sec Ops  implementation, mission data processing, enterprise cloud computing, virtual machines, and network connectivity, to include space command and control cross-domain solutions, network security, software development, integration, and test
• Support ground integration activities, including providing technical and engineering expertise and support to requirements, design, integration, and test activities, working with the broader community to ensure seamless integration of programs and systems
• Provide independent assessment, analysis, and technical recommendations to support system compatibility and integration with external space and ground interfaces
• Define subsystems and their interfaces, allocate responsibilities to subsystems, understand solution deployment, and communicate requirements for interactions with solution context
• Operate within an economic framework when analyzing the impact of design decisions

• Must be a US citizen and have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and be SAP eligible
• BS in engineering or related science and 15+ years of relevant experience, or a MS and 13+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 9+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in various aspects of satellite ground system solutions and related software, including data management solutions, ICD management, mission coordination, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, flight dynamics modeling, and front end processors
• MBSE knowledgeable – willing to learn and use Cameo to document use cases, requirements, and solutions of a ground system
• Strong organizational skills, quick learner, and demonstrated problem solver
• Able to apply complex system knowledge and experience to solve practical situations
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with a wide range of internal and external customers
• Must be willing and able to travel as some travel is required

• Capable of using MBSE (Cameo) to document use cases, requirements, solutions
• Experience with Agile methodologies to define requirements and develop systems
• Experience and history with the Missile Defense Agency
• Experience with national security and Air Force space and ground systems
• Experience with Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2
  
  BMC)
• Knowledge of satellite communication protocols and standards
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices related to satellite operations
• Experience with satellite ground station equipment and connectivity, including antennas and RF systems
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