Space Systems Engineer

Palski & Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Palski & Associates, Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a capable systems engineer to support the OTTI Integrated Program Office on developing a Technical Baseline for acquisitions of systems and capabilities for the Physical Range.

You will conduct analysis, decompose requirements, create ICDs, interface diagrams, and architecture diagrams, and translate CONOPS into tangible baselines. This role requires a strong background in aerospace or related fields, familiarity with the SE lifecycle,

Qualifications

• Strong background in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical engineering, math and/or physics.
• Working knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle and requirements development.
• Familiarity with RF communications, orbital mechanics, cybersecurity.
• Clearance eligible (TS/SCI).

Responsibilities

• Develop Technical Baseline Artifacts including requirements specs and architecture diagrams.
• Translate CONOPS & Mission Needs into the Technical Baseline.
• Ensure technical integrity through Engineering Review Boards and implement changes.
• Evaluate proposed solutions against the Technical Baseline.
• Support source selections and vendor engagement through the development cycle.
• Provide technical expertise during checkout and acceptance of capabilities.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Mathematics

Physics

Systems engineering lifecycle

Requirements development

Orbital Mechanics

RF Communications

Cybersecurity

TS/SCI clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Confident in your technical capabilities, excited to continue learning new technologies as mission needs morph, and desire to live in Colorado Springs, CO to work side-by-side with our teammates and customers on a small-agile team.

You will

Support the Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI) Integrated Program Office in the development of a Technical Baseline, which assists the customer with the acquisitions of systems and capabilities for the Physical Range. Support to the customer includes:

• Conducting technical analysis and requirements decomposition in development of Technical Baseline Artifacts, to include: Requirements Specifications, Design Reference Missions, Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Architecture Diagrams
• Working with USSF personnel to understand and translate CONOPS & Mission Needs into the Technical Baseline
• Ensuring the technical integrity and quality of the Technical Baseline through the execution of Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and being able to implement technical changes, as necessary
• Performing technical evaluations of proposed solutions against the Technical Baseline
• Supporting source selections and working with vendors through the development cycle to ensure capability delivery
• Providing technical expertise during the customer’s checkout and acceptance of existing capabilities

You have

• Strong background in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical engineering, math and/or physics.
• Working knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle and requirements development
• Strong technical skills in the domains of either Orbital Mechanics, RF Communications, or Cybersecurity
• Eligible for TS/SCI clearance
• Ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience
• Familiarity with acquisitions lifecycles and the generics of Requests for Information and Proposals (RFIs/RFPs)
• Understanding of concepts such as Orbital Warfare, Electromagnetic Warfare, Cyber Warfare, and Test & Evaluation (T&E).
• Experience developing tools to assist with the analysis and acceptance of systems for the customer.