Job Description

What you will be doing:

• Independently execute assigned technical or analytical tasks under general direction and elevate issues requiring senior or Government decision.
• Apply systems engineering methods across concept development, requirements definition, design, integration, verification, test, launch, operations, and sustainment activities.
• Review technical requirements, specifications, Systems Engineering Plans, Integrated Master Plans and Schedules, interface documents, test documentation, and other acquisition products for technical completeness and consistency.
• Track technical performance, requirements verification, interfaces, schedule, risk, and mission readiness and identify issues requiring Government attention.
• Support spacecraft, payload, launch vehicle, ground system, and mission-partner integration activities.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, readiness reviews, Integrated Product Teams, working groups, and other program or mission reviews.
• Conduct or support engineering trade studies, mission planning analyses, concept development, test planning, and technical assessments to inform Government decisions.
• Support configuration and data management, mission assurance, system safety, launch readiness, and operational transition activities as assigned.
• Develop technical assessments, reports, briefings, white papers, meeting products, and action-item tracking for Government review.

What you will need:

• Professional experience and technical depth commensurate with a Journeyman-level role in the applicable functional area.
• Relevant aerospace, systems engineering, space systems, mission integration, or related technical experience commensurate with the position level.
• Knowledge of systems engineering processes across requirements, design, integration, verification, test, and sustainment.
• Experience reviewing complex technical documentation and translating findings into clear recommendations.
• Ability to assess technical, schedule, interface, and mission risks and communicate impacts to Government stakeholders.
• Strong research, analytical, technical writing, editing, and briefing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with military, civilian, FFRDC, and contractor personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications used to develop technical reports, briefings, schedules, and other Government deliverables.
• Ability to work on site in Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, California and support in-person Government meetings and mission activities as required.
• Ability to support CONUS and OCONUS travel when required by the Government.
• Ability to work with sensitive and classified information, Government systems, controlled-access facilities, and Government-furnished equipment in accordance with contract requirements.
• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance required. Ability to obtain and maintain SCI access as required by the contract.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience supporting United States Space Force, Space Systems Command, or another Department of Defense space acquisition organization.
• Experience with missile warning, missile tracking, missile defense, space-based environmental monitoring, or other national security space missions.
• Experience with spacecraft, payload, launch vehicle, ground system, or mission operations integration.
• Experience supporting System Requirements Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, or mission readiness reviews.
• Familiarity with configuration management, mission assurance, system safety, risk management, or launch integration.
• Experience supporting highly classified space programs or cross-organizational technical teams.