Space RCO Systems Engineer

SwiftCruit; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 117,300 - 175,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance programs

Health care and wellness plans

Job summary

SwiftCruit is seeking a Systems Engineer in Albuquerque to support the Aerospace Corporation's Responsive Space Branch. The role includes responsibilities in design, development, and testing, serving as a technical representative and ensuring the effective implementation of system requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 8 years of relevant experience in systems engineering, and a current TS/SCI security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary with various benefits, including relocation assistance and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, program management, or related fields.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations efforts.
• Act as technical representative supporting Program Manager.
• Ensure implementation of requirements for system design and integration.

Skills

Systems engineering

Program management

Excellent communication skills

Ability to form teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation partners with national space programs to deliver advanced technical solutions. This Systems Engineer role in the Responsive Space Branch of the Agile Acquisition Directorate supports the Space Rapid Capabilities Office.

Responsibilities

• Support program reviews, design, development, test, and transition to operations efforts.
• Act as technical representative directly supporting Program Manager (O-5).
• Ensure implementation of requirements for system design, mission concept of operations, prototype and test, initial checkout, operations, and operational transition support.
• Provide mission assurance and assist with integration efforts.
• Witness critical test efforts, verifying procedures and plans are followed appropriately.
• Support integration and test anomaly investigations, providing key expertise in protecting schedule, cost, and hardware.
• Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives.
• Represent SpRCO’s interest in Aerospace backplane communications.
• Solicit and oversee subject matter experts from the Aerospace Engineering Technical Group (ETG) to employ their expertise on critical problems.
• Work closely with a diverse team of military, government civilians, prime contractors, SE&I contractors, FFRDCs, and National Laboratories.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering, program management, or related technical fields.
• Demonstrated ability to form teams.
• Experience working in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information.
• Travel required (10–25%).
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with SAP eligibility issued by the U.S. Government.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical subject area (engineering, science, or math).
• Systems Engineering experience with rapid operational systems.
• Excellent personal technical reputation and record of technical achievement.
• Program office experience.
• Experience preparing data packages for and working through spectrum management/frequency approval processes.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay range: $117,300.00 – $175,900.00 (annual).
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 12% and immediate vesting.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.
• Health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, and telework options.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

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