Senior Systems and Logistics Engineer

BTAS, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

401K with company match

Job summary

BTAS is seeking a Senior Systems and Logistics Engineer to support Space Systems Command programs in a flexible in El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO setting. This role requires an active TS with SCI eligibility and operates within a full-time 40-hour schedule.

The engineer will advise on cost, schedule, and performance, draft critical JCIDS documents, manage program risk, and oversee the lifecycle logistics from development through system disposition, collaborating with multiple teams to

Qualifications

• Requires a BA/BS degree.
• Requires 10+ years’ experience in this type of position or program.
• Proficient in modeling and simulation on myriad platforms and across multiple tools.
• Background in logistics and sustainment of large integrated systems.
• Experience with building and maintaining system risk programs, risk process definition, and burn down plans.
• Direct experience in space control, network integration, RF engineering, computer science, electronic warfare, or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice across the acquisition life cycle.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Draft JCIDS and other acquisition documentation for stakeholder presentations.
• Prepare SME-level technical or programmatic status reports.
• Identify and implement improvements in acquisition processes and risk management.
• Monitor program schedules, assess risks, and report shortfalls.
• Advise on technical engagements and support product teams during reviews and meetings.
• Support modeling, simulation, and analysis; develop Space Protection and Space Control architectures.
• Provide lifecycle logistics support from development to system disposition, including systems engineering and integrated logistics.
• Develop and refine product support requirements and cross-functional strategies.
• Manage readiness and operational capability for fielded systems.
• Implement Product Support Elements (PSEs) and coordinate military airlift cargo via government networks.
• Develop and maintain technical order management and maintenance activities.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

Logistics & sustainment

Risk management

Systems engineering

Space control

Network integration

RF engineering

Computer science

Electronic warfare

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Cameo

Job description

POSITION: Senior Systems and Logistics Engineer
LOCATION: Flexible / El Segundo, CA / Colorado Springs, CO
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active TS with SCI eligibility
POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs.
As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.
Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation’s space assets.
WHO WE ARE:
BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.
We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice for all project stages in the acquisition life cycle, including advanced technology and integration activities.
• Advise on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and other acquisition documentation, supporting presentations to stakeholders.
• Provide draft SME-level technical or programmatic status reports as requested.
• Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes and risk management.
• Maintain current program schedule awareness, monitor acquisitions, report shortfalls, and assess programs based on risks.
• Advise on technical engagements like meetings, design reviews, and conferences; support integrated product teams.
• Provide insights for mission protection and operations, develop solutions for technical issues, and evaluate impact analyses and audits.
• Support modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A); develop Space Protection and Space Control mission area architectures.
• Provide lifecycle logistics support from development to system disposition, including systems engineering and integrated logistics.
• Develop product support requirements documents and refine support strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Manage support functions for fielded systems' readiness and operational capability.
• Implement twelve Product Support Elements (PSEs); manage military airlift cargo using government networks.
• Develop and maintain technical order management and maintenance activities, aligning with government acquisition strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a BA/BS degree.
• Requires 10 or more years’ experience in this type of position or program.
• Must be proficient in modeling and simulation on myriad platforms and in interpreting results; experience with integrating numerous different modeling and simulation tools across multiple organizations.
• Requires a background in handling logistics and sustainment of large integrated systems.
• Requires experience with building and maintaining system risk program, including risk process definition, risk identification, and detailed technical risk burn down plans.
• Must have direct applicable experience in 1. space control; 2. network integration; 3. RF engineering; 4. computer science; 5. electronic warfare; or 6. systems engineering
• Requires experience with Cameo.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not supervise the work of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

TRAVEL:

Little if any travel is required.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE:

BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc.

SALARY RANGE: $147,000-$250,000 Annual Salary

BTAS BENEFITS:

A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.

AAP / EEO STATEMENT:

BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.Seniority level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesDefense & Space