Technical SETA SME - Space Science

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Technical SETA to support a research program lifecycle, from development through transition. You will act as SME in space science and space systems, focusing on space environment effects, satellite systems, and geophysical data analysis.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, a relevant technical degree, and extensive space domain experience. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related technical field; master may substitute two years of experience.
• Six years of experience in space systems engineering, mission design, or space operations.
• 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

• Support lifecycle activities of a research program from development through transition.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as SME.
• Serve as SME in space science and space systems, focusing on space environment effects and geophysical data analysis.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Space systems engineering

Orbital mechanics knowledge

Space environment sensing modalities

Understanding space domain awareness

Satellite subsystems familiarity

Meetings and SME participation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Applied Physics/EE/Systems Engineering

Master's degree permitted in lieu of 2 years experience

Master's degree or PhD (nice to have)

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. Experiences should include, but not limited to: 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)

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.