E01-M01 Systems Engineer Senior

Aether Aerospace; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to support development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions at Kirtland AFB, NM. You will provide SETA to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office and coordinate with program offices, contractors, and government customers to ensure fast, secure, and compliant space capabilities.

The role requires deep cryptographic and satellite comms experience, DoD program management exposure, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, classified

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with SAP Eligibility, and willingness to sit for a CI Poly.
• MA/MS/ME degree from ABET-accredited program; minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC or relevant industry work experience; at least two (2) years in SAP and/or SCI environment, with 1 year in last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex projects.
• Leads or supports technical programs, projects, or tasks with high technical complexity.
• Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure system engineering support meets milestones.
• Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program staff.

Skills

System engineering

Cryptographic systems

Satellite communications

DoD program management

Risk management

Education

ABET-accredited MA/MS/ME degree

Job description

Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

Start Date: Immediate JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

Overview

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location:

Albuquerque, NM (Travel: Up to 30% within continental United States)

As a skilled Systems Engineer you will support development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating advanced mission payload hardware and software. In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO).

The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space-rated/qualified cryptographic and communications hardware and software, and integration with other subsystems, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in-depth background on cryptographic and communication subsystems to improve program office insight into state-of-the art IC, DoD, commercial and legacy space vehicle systems, requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex projects
• Leads or supports technical programs, projects, or tasks whose technical complexity requires engineering oversight
• Ensures completion of tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints
• Provides input to the government customer concerning risks to performance, schedule, and budget due to either proposed contractor plans or contractor's execution of accepted plans
• Ensure the quality of the program, project, or task deliverables meet or exceed standards or metrics and assesses such deliverables to ensure that the final deliverables will meet the warfighting purpose for which they are intended
• Plans and performs engineering research, design development, and other engineering assignments in conformance with the design, engineering, and customer specifications
• Responsible for the overall technical/engineering portions of major projects or programs
• Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure system engineering communities support delivery milestones
• Tracks and advises design trades and associated cost, schedule, and technical impacts to requirements
• Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project’s inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs
• Provides strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff
• Provides detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development and/or maintenance efforts for client specific or mission critical challenges/issues
• Consults with client to define need or problem
• Supervises studies and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written
• Other duties as required

Key Qualifications

Clearance:

TS/SCI with SAP Eligibility, and willingness to sit for a CI Poly

Education and Years of Experience:

Relevant MA/MS/ME Degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and a minimum ten (10) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience. (No less than two (2) year's total SAP and/or SCI environment experience, with 1-year total within last 5 years)

• Skilled in development and fielding cryptographic and satellite communication systems
• Understanding of space operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
• Knowledge of space mission payload engineering, development, and manufacturing
• Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP/RSV and/or SCI
• Experience as System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
• Experience with rapid prototyping
• Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities
• Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems
• Fluency with IC organizations

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility Aether Aerospace allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.