Space Systems Engineer — Orbital & RF Baseline Expert

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

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,