Engineering Level 2-Software Engineer Lead (MD-3)

ZipRecruiter; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted technology leader, BryceTech is seeking an experienced IDIQ Systems Engineer to support the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command. The successful candidate will provide technical and programmatic guidance to enhance mission success in a vital defense contract environment. Key responsibilities include system engineering, Agile program support, and operational assessments, requiring a BA/BS degree and extensive experience in software systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plan

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Educational reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of DoD processes for system delivery is essential.
• Experience with scalable cloud solutions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support space acquisitions, engineering, and technical advice.
• Revise and provide JCIDS and acquisition documentation.
• Identify areas of improvement and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Agile processes

Effective communication

Management experience

Systems engineering knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, and R&D program and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.

BryceTech has been recognized in theWashington TechnologyFast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for four consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2023, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space.

Job Description

BryceTech is looking for an experienced IDIQ Systems Engineer to support our US Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC) customer.

Customer Background Information: Space Domain Awareness & Combat Power is the Space Systems Command Program Executive Office (PEO) focused on delivering cyber, ground- and space-based systems that rapidly detect, warn, characterize, attribute, and predict threats to , allied, and commercial space systems, while also providing Security deterrence capabilities countering those identified threats to prevail in a space conflict.

SSC/SZ-BC provides highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to meet current and projected Department of Defense (DoD) operational requirements. SSC/SZ-BC develops, integrates, tests, deploys, sustains, and supports operations for systems that meet strategic and tactical operational needs. SSC provides unrivaled space systems to ensure survival for both the United States Space Force and our nation. These systems span the entire acquisition life cycle. This contract will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as various other Space Force, Air Force, and mission partner programs.

The effort will support the development, advancement, and sustainment of weapon systems for Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power (SDACP) (SSC/SZ), Battle Management, Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) (SSC/BC), and their mission partners. This mission area requires personnel with experience and an in-depth understanding of the environments that include ground, near-space, space, and any system that operates in those environments.

Minimum Knowledge and Experience:

-Expert in Agile processes and implementation for large scale software programs

-Experience building, testing, delivering, and deploying secure enterprise software systems

-Experience communicating with leadership, stakeholders, and development communities

-Effective management experience with large scale programs (more than 100 personnel)

-Knowledgeable with respect to DoD, Air Force, or SSC processes and procedures for delivering systems to production environments

-Familiarity with highly available, scalable cloud solutions within commercial industry Q1

Description of work:

1. Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice and assistance for all projects and programs, as required, to support any stage of the acquisition life cycle. Support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities. Advise and assist the Government on cost, schedule, and performance matters.

2. Revise or provide draft JCIDS and acquisition documentation to the applicable Government program manager and support the presentation of products to internal and external customers. Documentation shall include but is not limited to, Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Defense Acquisition Board documentation, Technical Evaluations, System Specifications, enabling concepts, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis results). All work shall be developed using the latest applicable Government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD).

3. Provide a draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status report of any individual program or of the portfolio, in coordination with the Government program manager, upon request by the Government.

4. Identify areas of improvement, including acquisition process improvements. Provide actionable, feasible recommendations and execute tasks for reducing risk where appropriate. These recommendations may include technical, organizational, or programmatic changes where appropriate. Assist in building and maintaining a Government risk program, including risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plans, as required by the Government.

5. Maintain awareness of current program schedule, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide a program assessment based on the identified risks. Combine and correlate program execution data with the program baselines to accurately maintain and update acquisition reports.

6. Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements, to include but not limited to, technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, video teleconferences, telecons, working groups, and informational meetings. Maintain a broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio, as required. Assist integrated product teams and working groups and establish customer and Contractor interfaces.

7. Provide technical and operational insight to support mission protection, operations, and mission data assessments. Recommend viable solutions for technical anomalies. Develop, deliver, review, and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.

8. Advise the Government program manager regarding robust software planning and development for a spiral/agile acquisition program.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements: BA/BS

• 3-10 years of relative experience.
• Experience with the MS Office Suite of Tools.

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI eligibility

Additional Information

Position is contingent on BryceTech winning a prime bid on the USSF SSC HEMISPHERE TO #2, having and maintaining the required security clearance and acceptance by the Government.

BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.