Senior Space Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Space Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
POSITION:
Senior Space Systems Engineer

LOCATION:

Colorado Springs, CO 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.

WHO WE ARE:

BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities. We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical support for all project and program stages within the acquisition life cycle.
* Support acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities.
* Advise and assist the government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.
* Draft and revise Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers.
* Support the presentation of acquisition-related products to internal and external stakeholders.
* Develop documentation, including capability documents, acquisition strategies, system specifications, training materials, briefings, and reports following government standards (e.g., MIL-STD).
* Provide subject matter expert-level technical and programmatic status reports on individual programs or portfolios upon request.
* Identify and recommend acquisition process improvements and risk reduction strategies.
* Assist in developing and maintaining a government risk program, including risk identification and mitigation planning.
* Monitor program schedules, track acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and assess program risks.
* Maintain and update acquisition reports by correlating program execution data with baselines.
* Advise government program managers on technical engagements, including design reviews, working groups, and program conferences.
* Maintain broad awareness of ongoing programs and technology development efforts within the portfolio.
* Support integrated product teams and facilitate coordination between customers and contractors.
* Provide technical and operational insight for mission protection, operations, and data assessments.
* Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and conduct impact analyses, audits, and compliance inspections.
* Provide engineering and technical expertise for new and ongoing Command and Control (C2) efforts.
* Act as a liaison between Space C2, Enterprise Ground Services (EGS), and classified program offices.
* Ensure seamless integration of classified portfolio efforts with Space C2 and EGS initiatives.
* Advise and assist the government on testing and operations.
* Support test document preparation, planning, execution, and system-level test integration for Developmental and Operational Testing.
* Provide analytical and operational engineering support for current and future developmental and operational units.
* Support operational mission planning, mission protection, and anomaly resolution.
* Assist with data and signal collection, processing, storage, archiving, and analysis to support testing, operations, and future concept development.
* Support post-mission analysis and report plan versus execution results.

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…