Spacecraft Subsystem SME

Acuity Innovations•El Segundo, CA

3d•$150,000 - $229,000•Onsite

About The Position

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. You must be authorized to work in the US and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Requirements

An active Secret Clearance is required for this position. Ability to obtain, or currently cleared for TS/SCI is a plus.
BS in technical field, such as engineering, mathematics, physics, software or computer science
15 years’ experience with spacecraft bus or subsystems, or Master’s degree and 12 years’ experience
Previous proven coordination experience
Effective communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform in highly visible and stressful situations
Requirement to work on site at LAAFB 100%. Remote work unavailable
Approximately 10% travel within Southern California and CONUS, depending on prime contractor selection of unit suppliers

Nice To Haves

DOD or IC space experience preferred
Space systems engineering experience desired at the unit, subsystem, spacecraft or space vehicle levels

Responsibilities

Provide the technical leadership and assessment for the ESS Program Office in the prime contractor delivery of the space vehicle in the area of Mechanical, Electrical or Test
Lead the trades for unit and subsystem designs if necessary, integration and testing into the spacecraft bus, payload and space vehicle
Ensure the technical design and interfaces within the space vehicle, along with the ground and terminal segments
Support all component and unit test programs, including space qualification testing ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
Support the space vehicle test program, ensuring survivability in the space environments. Develop test documentations, e.g. test plan and reports as necessary
Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with various government customer organizations, contractors, and FFRDC teammates