Space Science SME — Program Lifecycle & Ops Expert

Guidehouse; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Technical SETA SME in Space Science in Bethesda, MD. You will provide SME support across the lifecycle of a space research program, attending meetings and events as SME in space environment effects and satellite systems.

The role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph and a strong background in space systems engineering and geophysical data analysis. Travel up to 10% may be required; a Master’s degree is preferred for additional years of experience.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related field; Master’s may replace two years experience.
• Six years in space systems engineering, mission design, or space operations; include spaceship constellation operations, subsystems familiarity, and space environment effects.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME support across lifecycle: development, source selection, execution, closeout, transition.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as SME.
• Serve as SME in space science and space systems, including space weather and data analysis.

Skills

Space systems engineering

Satellite operations

Orbital mechanics

Space environment effects

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Technical SETA SME in Space Science in Bethesda, MD. You will provide SME support across the lifecycle of a space research program, attending meetings and events as SME in space environment effects and satellite systems.

The role requires active TS/SCI with polygraph and a strong background in space systems engineering and geophysical data analysis. Travel up to 10% may be required; a Master’s degree is preferred for additional years of experience.