Space Technology Advisor

Space Systems Integration • Arlington, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges. SSI is seeking a Space Technology Advisor for a role in Arlington, VA. The candidate will have a strong background in Space Technology. The primary roles are to support the Principle Director (PD), Space Technology research and development strategic planning activities to inform DoW investment decisions. The candidate will track, prioritize, and rapidly respond to ongoing actions to enable customer success in evaluating strategic and technological approaches and synchronizing DoW efforts.

Requirements

• Degree(s) in an engineering discipline or related field.
• BS and 14 years of experience; Master’s and 12 years of experience; PhD and 9 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with technology development and hardware prototyping.
• Experience in preparing, coordinating, and presenting briefings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DoW organizational structure and budgeting process, OSW inter-office coordination, and communication protocols.
• Experience with Space Technology capabilities and trends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Advanced Propulsion or Satellite Communications.
• Experience in planning and coordination of technical reviews, panels, or similar meetings with diverse participants.

Responsibilities

• Support PD, Space Technology in project management and execution for Space Tech program elements.
• Coordinate with other Technical Area Leads on technical and programmatic issues and opportunities.
• Develop and/or provide input and recommendations to abstracts, briefs, information papers, and whitepapers.
• Support Space Technology initiatives, including development of strategy, issue papers, briefings, and funding options and alternatives for senior DoW Leadership.
• Evaluate technical approaches and proposals for Space Technology projects.
• Support Government oversight of prototyping facilities that demonstrate at-scale the system-level benefits of innovations in the Space Technology domain.
• Engage stakeholder community across Services, industry, and academia to identify technologies, applications, and strategies that align with Space Technology operational and strategic objectives.
• Support Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Request for Solutions (RFS) development, proposal evaluation, and award processes.
• Review, identify gaps, and work with government and non-government standard development organizations to recommend updates to standards from a DoW perspective.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level