Protection Indications and Warning Senior Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

StellarPeak Corp.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

StellarPeak Corp. is seeking a Protection Indications and Warning Senior Systems Engineer to support I&W programs in a SETA role for major Space protection acquisitions.

You will assess CONOPs, architecture products, and schedules, and drive end-to-end closure of baselines while coordinating with government and contractor stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have space-based sensor experience, TS/SCI clearance with Poly, and a proven ability to lead technical discussions and integration

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance with Poly and the ability to maintain it.
• Strong background in systems engineering for space/ground sensor domains.
• Experience with large acquisition programs, processes, and schedules.
• Proven ability to brief senior stakeholders and drive resolution plans.
• Familiarity with MBSE, SysML, Confluence and Jira tooling.
• Demonstrated leadership in integrated engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Indications and Warning programs in a SETA capacity across acquisitions.
• Assess space requirements, CONOPs, architecture products, and schedules.
• Lead system readiness events for end-to-end closure of baselines.
• Interface with government customers, AOs, and stakeholders for integration.
• Develop strategies for complex technical challenges and risk mitigation.
• Assist Capability Program Manager with strategic planning for future inserts.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Systems engineering

MBSE SysML

Senior briefings

Confluence Jira

Space sensor systems

Leadership

Education

BS/BA in STEM

MS/MA in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Confluence

Jira

MBSE tools

Job description

Protection Indications and Warning Senior Systems Engineer Seeking a Senior Systems Engineer dedicated to supporting Indications and Warning systems in a Systems Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) capacity for major Protection-related system acquisitions. The candidate will provide technical support by assessing space requirements, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), architecture products, system schedules, and risks for end-to-end closure of the baseline for Space protection-related activities in the overall Enterprise. The candidate will work collaboratively across stakeholder organizations to obtain system end-to-end closure of the Protection Indications and Warning program by running system readiness events following approved processes for Integration and Closure (I&C). Interfacing with customers, directorate/office representatives, and across system engineering groups is imperative for system integration. The candidate will interact with several government enterprise systems engineers and stakeholders, as well as multiple Acquisition Offices (AOs) and government and contractor stakeholders to drive resolution plans and strategies for complex technical challenges. The candidate will also support the Protection Capability Program Manager with strategic planning for future capability acquisition and insertion into the enterprise baseline.

• Requires 8 to 10 years with BS/BA or 6 to 8 years with MS/MA or 3 to 5 years with a PhD in a STEM field
• Must possess and be able to maintain TS/SCI clearance w/ Poly
• Technical experience working with space-based sensors and systems
• Knowledge of space/ground/comm systems and sensor vulnerabilities
• A passion for learning, helping others, sharing team knowledge, and contributing value to the mission in any way possible
• Experience with large acquisition systems engineering efforts, methods, and processes
• Ability to work well in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good business acumen: ability to relate professionally inside the work environment
• Organized and flexible
• Understanding of the System Engineering "V" process
• Demonstrated technical leadership integrated engineering teams
• Experience with Systems Engineering and all related functional disciplines therein
• Experience developing and conducting briefings for senior level customer stakeholders Desired
• OCSMP certification (at least level 1); Experience with MBSE, SysML applications, digital tools, Confluence, and Jira
• Experience with Intelligence Community (IC) customer or Department of Defense (DoD)
• Knowledge of Ground systems and overall space and ground architecture
• Awareness of mission technical capabilities and system performance analysis and assessmentExperience with Mission Planning, Control or Processing functions in support of space and ground architecture
• Experience identifying user & enterprise needs/requirements and gap identification, analysis, and assessment
• Experience in requirements engineering, CONOPS development, verification, test, and system integration to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering in support of customer's missions
• Proven adaptability and experience with daily interaction on-site with the government customers
• Knowledge of Space/Ground/Communications systems
• Experience with requirements database management/repositories
• Experience with requirements closure, threat scenarios and analysis, and VV&T strategies that align to an agile development approach