SDA Radar Systems Engineer

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Colorado Springs, CO

16h•$170,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Odyssey Systems is seeking a high-performing, passionate SDA Radar Systems Engineer to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting the US Space Force mission to defend National Security Interests in Space. This role is part of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) program within Space Systems Command (SSC), System Delta 85 (SYD 85). SYD 85 is responsible for developing and delivering resilient space capabilities for Battle Management, Command, Control, Communication, and Space Intelligence (BMC3I). The DARC program falls under Battlespace Awareness, Ground Sensors (SSC SYD85/BAS). Odyssey Systems provides support in areas such as Product Support, Sustainment Engineering & Sustainment Management, Technical Order Management, Technical User Interface, and System Design, Engineering, and Integration. This is a full-time position located in Colorado Springs, CO, with occasional work at Peterson SFB and Schriever SFB, and the opportunity for 1-2 days of telework per week at the Government's discretion.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen.
DoD Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Engineering Management, Information Technology, or a technical space related discipline.
8 years of relevant experience with 4 years in a Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, or technical space analysis role in a Program Office, operational technical staff, or Sustainment organization supporting similar Department of Defense or Intelligence Community Space Surveillance systems OR, Master’s degree in systems engineering, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering (RF), or a related discipline with 4 years of relevant experience in a Systems Engineering, Test Engineering, or technical space analysis role in a Program Office, operational technical staff, or Sustainment organization supporting similar Department of Defense or Intelligence Community Space Surveillance systems.
Demonstrated ability to interact and build effective relationships and teams with government customers, FFRDCs, and contractors, working in a highly dynamic environment.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment – able to take ownership of problems and see through to completion.
Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with internal and external clients.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD TS/SCI clearance, amenable to polygraph.
Degree and/or experience in RF engineering, signal processing, agile software development, GPGPU cluster development or optimization, space systems operations and analysis, Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems test and evaluation.
PMP Certification; DAU DAWIA, or equivalent Acquisition Program Management, Systems Engineering, or Test Level II or III training.
Prior work in program management or assisting program management desired.
Prior work with RF or optical systems including Radars and/or RF communications.
Prior work in developing signal processing systems.
Prior work with DoD software and hardware Agile, waterfall, and hybrid development efforts.
Prior work in testing RF, optical or space systems.
Prior work with SDA sensors, command and control systems, and networks.
Prior work with Space Operations.
Prior work as an A&AS contractor in a DoD, MDA, or IC Acquisition organization.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering analysis, planning, interface design, and provide engineering support for programs in SYD 85.
Act as a knowledgeable and trusted advisor to the Government Program Office.
Rapidly become educated on bespoke issues on unique systems, evaluate cost/benefit of potential technical solutions, and make recommendations.
Create plans for future development and integration of SYD 85 systems.
Review, organize, and manage the technical baseline of SYD-85 developed weapon systems using modern tools including Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Manage, analyze, and trace functional and non-functional system requirements, and architecture components.
Participate in trade studies to support the selection of preferred design solutions, commercial hardware or software components, and preferred course of action alternatives in project development/system delivery.
Organize and lead integrated product teams (IPT) to review and resolve technical issues or risks to product delivery.
Provide systems, electrical, and/or mechanical engineering support for new Space Force systems.
Draft and/or review engineering documents (SEP, RMP, CMP, LCMP, PPP etc.) to ensure best engineering practices are implemented.
Review and approve technical deliverables including (Algorithm Description Documentation (ADD), Test plans and procedures, Technical Orders and engineering drawing packages.
Identify and track development risks in support of Government activities.
Develop technology insertion and risk reduction strategies, studies, and recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
Draft, review, and provide input during the development of system requirements and design documentation (e.g., SRDs, FRDs, SOWs).
Provide technical evaluation of contractor proposals.
Provide proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, and approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness.
Provide overarching technical support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs.
Support development of system integration plans, procedures, and scenarios.
Provide relevant input to acquisition planning activities, upgrades and modifications, and studies and interface with stakeholders, contractor personnel, and product integrators.
Develop and maintain relationships with DoD, Air Force, Space Force, and Intelligence Community stakeholders throughout the BMC3I enterprise.
Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations at the request of the Government.
Perform other duties as required/requested by the Government within the constraints of the S3 contract.