Technical SETA SME - Space Science

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

Job Family: Data Science & Analysis (ESA) Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

The Technical SETA will provide support in the execution of the lifecycle of a research program from development, source selection, execution, closeout, and transition. The Technical SETA will be responsible for attending meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as the Subject Matter Expert. In this role, the Technical SETA will serve as the Subject Matter Expert in space science and space systems, with specialization in space environment effects, satellite systems and subsystems, space‑based sensing modalities, and the analysis of geophysical and heliophysical data.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• A Master’s degree may be used in lieu of TWO (2) years of relevant work experience.
• SIX (6)years experience in space systems engineering, mission design, or space operations.
• Working knowledge of satellite constellation operations, orbital mechanics, and space environmental effects on space-based assets
• Familiarity with satellite subsystems (e.g., power, propulsion, attitude control, communications, payloads) and their vulnerabilities to space environment disturbances
• Understanding of space domain awareness approaches and systems
• Familiarity with space environment sensing modalities (e.g., coronagraphs, magnetometers, particle detectors, ionospheric sounders, GNSS receivers)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree or PhD in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related fields, with FOUR (4) or more years of work experience TWO (2) years of experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including experience with requirements, CONOPS, and transition
• Knowledge of space weather phenomena and their effects on space systems, communications, navigation, and ground-based infrastructure
• Understanding of the Sun-Earth system, including solar activity, solar wind, magnetosphere, ionosphere, and thermosphere interactions
• Experience with geophysical data types, formats, and sources (e.g., NOAA SWPC, NASA heliophysics missions, ionospheric networks)

Salary range

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com