Information Systems Engineer

Utah State University, Space Dynamics Laboratory•Albuquerque, NM

37d•$145,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Strategic Military Space Division is seeking an Information Systems Engineer with expertise to serve as liaison for the customer program office with the ground development contractors responsible to develop, integrate and test ground system solutions for new space sensors, with direct responsibilities for data management solutions and interface control requirements. This position requires excellent soft skills to interface and work with multiple stakeholders from various organizations including the customer Program Office and Engineering Divisions, along with supporting FFRDC/UARCs, SETA, and Contractors. The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation's defense capabilities.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen and have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and be SAP eligible
BS in engineering or related science and 15+ years of relevant experience, or a MS and 13+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 9+ years of relevant experience
Experience in various aspects of satellite ground system solutions and related software, including data management solutions, ICD management, mission coordination, planning and scheduling, command and telemetry, satellite operations, flight dynamics modeling, and front end processors
MBSE knowledgeable - willing to learn and use Cameo to document use cases, requirements, and solutions of a ground system.
Strong organizational skills, quick learner, and demonstrated problem solver
Able to apply complex system knowledge and experience to solve practical situations
Work well independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with a wide range of internal and external customers
Must be willing and able to travel as some travel is required

Nice To Haves

Capable of using MBSE (Cameo) to document use cases, requirements, solutions
Experience with Agile methodologies to define requirements and develop systems
Experience and history with the Missile Defense Agency
Experience with national security and Air Force space and ground systems
Experience with Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC)
Knowledge of satellite communication protocols and standards
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices related to satellite operations
Experience with satellite ground station equipment and connectivity, including antennas and RF systems
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and their integration with ground systems

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to ground and cybersecurity activities, including expertise, and support to implementation, as required, to support the program and/or enterprise architecture
Direct support of the government customer that involves daily interaction and a high level of professionalism
Support requirements, design, integration, test, and authorization activities associated with ground systems or interfaces
Provide expertise on or implement solutions in the area of DevSecOps implementation, mission data processing, enterprise cloud computing, virtual machines, and network connectivity, to include space command and control cross-domain solutions, network security, software development, integration, and test
Support ground integration activities, including providing technical and engineering expertise and support to requirements, design, integration, and test activities, working with the broader community to ensure seamless integration of programs and systems
Provide independent assessment, analysis, and technical recommendations to support system compatibility and integration with external space and ground interfaces
Define subsystems and their interfaces, allocate responsibilities to subsystems, understand solution deployment, and communicate requirements for interactions with solution context
Operate within an economic framework when analyzing the impact of design decisions