XMSTART
Junior Systems Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- US Citizenship
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field, and three (3) years or more experience, Masters in STEM or relevant field, and one (1) year or more experie
- Experience in systems engineering processes (e.g. SE lifecycle, risk management, change management, etc.).
- Strong understanding of integrating Government capabilities into operations baseline.
- Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for the customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
- Ability to work independently and with a team, operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates.
- Self-starter, anticipates and proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision, ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
- Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment.
- Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of joint operations planning processes.
- Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator
- Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies
- Experience with Jira, Confluence
- Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics.
- Knowledge of space protection topics related to satellite operations (e.g. launch, communications, navigation, maneuvers, etc.), threat/risk assessments, vulnerability analysis.
Full description
XMSTART has an opportunity for a Space Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on support for systems engineering activities and protection of space systems. The successful candidate will:
- Directly contribute to government’s mission success through comprehensive analysis, thought leadership and proactive action.
- Assist in planning and oversight of the government’s systems engineering efforts.
- Support space protection and mission integration as directed by the government.
- Review documentation, represent government interests in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and standardization of integration efforts.
Requirements
Required:
- US Citizenship
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field, and three (3) years or more experience, Masters in STEM or relevant field, and one (1) year or more experience.
- Experience in systems engineering processes (e.g. SE lifecycle, risk management, change management, etc.).
- Strong understanding of integrating Government capabilities into operations baseline.
- Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics; succinctly captures issues for the customer and provides analysis and recommendations.
- Ability to work independently and with a team, operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates.
- Self-starter, anticipates and proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision, ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
- Polished communicator (written/verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment.
- Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder.
Desired:
- Working knowledge of joint operations planning processes.
- Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft or ground systems operator
- Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies
- Experience with Jira, Confluence
- Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics.
- Knowledge of space protection topics related to satellite operations (e.g. launch, communications, navigation, maneuvers, etc.), threat/risk assessments, vulnerability analysis.