Job Information
Systems Planning And Analysis, Inc. Orbital Range System Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Orbital Range System Engineer Job Locations
US-CO-Colorado Springs
ID 2024-18472
Category Test Engineering
Security Clearance Requirement Top Secret/ SCI
Type Regular Full-Time
Level Senior Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning a The Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG), part of System Planning and Analysis Inc.'s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters. Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF). Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization provi SPA has an immediate need for a highly qualified Orbital Range Systems Engineer.
Responsibilities
The Orbital Range Systems Engineer will help lead a team of multi-disciplined engineers and program managers to coordinate with government and partner orbital warfare and space operations experts across the US Space Force to develop orbital range solutions focused on capabilities-based requirements and architectures. The successful candidate will manage technical baseline processes and documentation, and respond to mission requirements for test and training purposes. We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic people who are excited about taking on a variety of challenges as we continue to develop a test and training enterprise solution and support the USSF and Joint warfighting community. Successful candidates will be able to work under only very general supervision. Occasional travel may be required to engage with key stakeholders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide innovative internal and external technical leadership, collaboration across all stakeholders, and effective communications to meet customer and program requirements. Manage the NSTTC Orbital Range technical baseline in accordance with process plans, including developing operational and capabilities-based requirements, integration specifications across multiple domains, and architecture diagrams. Develop cross-segment roadmaps and schedule views for system and capability deliveries in accordance with policies and government formats. Plan, execute, and maintain tracking of enterprise, integrated, system, and cybersecurity test and evaluation requirements, including technical assessments, validation, verification, and test accreditation of systems and capabilities. Maintain cognizance and provide resolutio recommendations for technical issues and concerns to manage risks and opportunities related to capabilities and system delivery for the NSTTC Orbital Range. Support transition to range operations and sustainment of current and future NSTTC Orbital Range capabilities and systems. Manage day-to-day activities to ensure the engineering processes run smoothly and support technical and administrative issue and resolution tasks.
Qualifications
Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline Minimum 14 years of engineering experience (appropriate combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement) Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable) Willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination