Space ISR Engineer — TS/SCI Poly

Cherokee Federal; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6% 401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

FSA/HSA options

Professional development

Job summary

Cherokee Strategic Edge, part of Cherokee Federal, is seeking a Space Engineer to support Defense Analytical requirements and contribute to all-source analysis of foreign defense capabilities for warfighters and policymakers.

The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and the ability to obtain it as part of the hiring process. Starting salary range is $128,000 with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve years of space engineering experience.
• US citizen with active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain polygraph.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and provide detailed technical reviews on technologies, data, programs, projects, and capabilities.
• Provide recommendations and guidance to government CORs, requirements owners, and stakeholders to improve ISR mission effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation reflecting scientific analysis of solutions.
• Assist with test and evaluation program planning and related documentation for ISR operations in space systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and intelligence requirements managers to identify intelligence needs and gaps.

Skills

Space engineering

Requirements management

Technical analysis

ISR expertise

Documentation

Tools

DoDAF

RTVMs

Job description

Cherokee Strategic Edge, part of Cherokee Federal, is seeking a Space Engineer to support Defense Analytical requirements and contribute to all-source analysis of foreign defense capabilities for warfighters and policymakers.

The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and the ability to obtain it as part of the hiring process. Starting salary range is $128,000 with a strong benefits package.