Space Systems SME & Technical SETA — TS/SCI

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD seeks a Technical SETA to support the lifecycle of a space research program, acting as SME in space environment effects, satellite systems and data analysis. Responsibilities include attending meetings, workshops, and testing events, with up to 10% travel, and leveraging a TS/SCI clearance with poly to engage with customers.

Candidates need a Bachelor's in a technical field, six years in space domain work, and familiarity with satellite subsystems; Master’s may

Qualifications

• Active and maintained TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (CS/physics/EE/SE).
• Master’s degree may replace two years of experience.
• Six years of experience in space systems engineering, mission design, or space operations.
• Knowledge of satellite constellation operations and orbital mechanics.
• Familiarity with satellite subsystems and their vulnerabilities to space environment disturbances.
• Understanding of space domain awareness approaches and systems.
• Familiarity with space environment sensing modalities such as coronagraphs and magnetometers.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME guidance through the lifecycle of a research program from development to transition.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Serve as SME in space science and space systems with specialization in space environment effects and satellite systems.
• Analyze geophysical and heliophysical data to support program objectives.

Skills

Space systems engineering

Orbital mechanics

Space environment effects

Satellite operations

Geophysical data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, or systems engineering

Master’s degree may substitute two years of experience

Job description

Guidehouse in Bethesda, MD seeks a Technical SETA to support the lifecycle of a space research program, acting as SME in space environment effects, satellite systems and data analysis. Responsibilities include attending meetings, workshops, and testing events, with up to 10% travel, and leveraging a TS/SCI clearance with poly to engage with customers.

Candidates need a Bachelor's in a technical field, six years in space domain work, and familiarity with satellite subsystems; Master’s may