Space Systems Engineer

Tech7 Consulting Llc; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company contribution

Annual Bonus

Educational reimbursement

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Tech7 is seeking a Space Systems Engineer – Deputy Director and Advanced Instructor to join our Colorado Springs team. This hybrid role requires onsite presence with potential international travel for exercises and training.

You will design and implement training programs for JCO operations across multiple space-focused mission areas, ensuring readiness of crews and coordinating with global teams and allied partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred: Technical degree(s) in STEM and/or education.
• 5-8 years Space experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Technical knowledge in Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations and Orbital Mechanics.
• Experience with instructional practices and teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Operational planning and coordination for mission execution.
• Standardization and evaluation support (STANEVAL).
• Classroom instruction to US and allied students (may include international travel).
• Operational support to crews.
• Procedure development and refinement.
• Support to live operations via shift work.
• Support to JCO leadership and staff to inform policy and decisions.

Skills

Space experience

Leadership

Instructional methods

Classroom instruction

Team collaboration

Travel eligibility

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

STEM/education degree preferred

Job description

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually

Who is Tech7?

The Tech7 company is a top provider of support for rapid solutions development, complex systems integration, and the onboarding of commercial capabilities. Since our establishment in 2015, we’ve earned a solid reputation for honesty, innovation, and quality. Our team of experts has vast experience in complex systems gained from working across various sectors. With this experience, we offer end-to-end support throughout the integration of new technologies, from initial concept to ongoing operations and maintenance.

Tech7 is looking for a Space Systems Engineer – Deputy Director and Advanced Instructor to join our team located in Colorado Springs, CO. This is a hybrid role that requires onsite presence and international travel at the customer's request.

As the Deputy Director of Training and Advanced Instructor, you’ll design and implement comprehensive training and evaluations initiatives for JCO operations across a myriad of space related commercial focused mission areas. You will be responsible for ensuring the readiness and proficiency of crew personnel engaged in JCO operations which include Tactical Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Space Domain Awareness Protect and Defend operations, and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations. This role is a leadership position in the JCO as the deputy director of the Training team, as such you will be required to help coordinate and manage training operations across three mission areas and globally align operations cells. You will regularly contribute to strategic development and foster continuous improvement in training processes, inform operational procedure development and improvement, develop and execute multiple training scenarios for a multinational organization with over 25 allied partners.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operational planning and coordination for mission execution
• Standardization and evaluation (STANEVAL) support.
• Classroom instruction to US and allied students (Can include international travel).
• Operational support to crews.
• Procedure development and refinement.
• Support to live operations via shift work as needed.
• Support to JCO leadership and staff to inform policy and decisions made organization wide.

Education / Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree. Preferred: Technical degree(s) in STEM and/or education.
• 5-8 years Space experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Work/Technical experience must be as an Educator, Orbital Analyst, Battle Space Awareness, Satellite controller, Sensor operator, Space Mission Planner, Space Aggressor, Space Trainer, JCO Space Event Analyst, JCO Wide Area Visualisation Evaluator, or JCO Mission Area Lead, etc.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations and Orbital Mechanics. Desired Areas of knowledge: Orbital Maneuver, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO), Space Domain Awareness Operations, Sensors, Chinese and Russian Satellite capabilities, SATCOM, EMI operations, TDOA/FDOA, PNT, How Jammers work.
• Experience with instructional practices and teaching methodologies to include Blooms Taxonomy, adult learning methods, and classroom dynamics.
• Time management, facilitation, and organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Leadership experience working with small geographically dispersed teams.
• A non-expired current US Passport
• Must be eligible for secret clearance.
• Must be able to travel to in person execution of exercises and/or training events.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Annual Pay Transparency range: $130,000 - $155,000

Tech7 Benefits Package Highlights:

• 401k with company contribution
• Annual Bonus
• Educational reimbursement
• 11 paid holidays

Tech7 is an equal opportunity organisation. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Visit us at www.tech7.us .