Space Systems Engineer

Qualis LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

3h•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Qualis Corporation is seeking a highly qualified Space Systems Engineer for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Enterprise with demonstrated qualifications and proven experience in Space Systems to include MILSATCOM, GPS constellation support, and end-to-end missile warning, missile tracking, and missile defense as well as Position Navigation and Timing. This position requires operational test experience with a engineering background in system of systems integration, space vehicle, and ground command and control system knowledge. Experience in development of test methodology, scenario development, and evaluation of missile warning, missile tracking, and missile defense preferred. Additionally, experience with experimental design and the ability to communicate ideas to non-engineer focused personal is preferrable. This position will be filled at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO.

Requirements

Background in developmental testing experience and has experience with development, testing and operations of, missile warning, missile tracking, and missile defense. Preferably has experience with MILSATCOM, and GPS constellation support.
Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in a science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) field
Background in operational testing highly desired
Background in space systems, missile warning, and satellite communications
Position requires practical application of: The methods and techniques of engineering or systems architecture
The construction, application, properties, operations, and limitations of engineering systems, and processes
Ability to utilize Design of Experiments as it applies to test design
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
Must have the ability to quickly understand the customers’ overall technical objectives and mission and provide effective solutions
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with customer interaction and presentation capabilities.
Must be able to work effectively alone or within a group
U.S. Citizenship required
Travel: 15-20% travel requirement.
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance required. Must be SCI eligible
Must be able to maintain level of clearance required for this position

Nice To Haves

Experience in development of test methodology, scenario development, and evaluation of missile warning, missile tracking, and missile defense preferred.
Experience with experimental design and the ability to communicate ideas to non-engineer focused personal is preferrable.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering analysis of, missile warning, missile tracking, and missile defense, space system and subsystems, MILSATCOM, and GPS.
Perform engineering analysis of test capabilities and requirements
Identify test capability requirements
Identify test capability shortfalls
Develop test methodologies and tools
Recommend approaches to operational test and integrated developmental / operational test activities
Provide inputs to Space Force Test Delta in support of planning requirements and OT&E activities
Collect and analyze data to assist in the evaluation of system readiness / effectiveness / suitability / progress, and make recommendations to the test director
Review, analyze, and report to test director status of Systems Program Office, and developmental contractor’s space systems documentation
Assist in determining the capability of the system to withstand natural and man-made threat environments, and quantify the degree of impairment
Assist in preparing test documentation for inclusion in test and evaluation plans and reports
Assist in the preparation of briefings or slides as part of the pland or report coordination process
Assist in the preparation of lessons learned reports
Participate in Integrated Test Teams and program-related working groups