Sr. Space Engineer/Aerospace Analyst

American Systems•Alexandria, VA

6d•$195,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Seeking a Space Systems/Aerospace Engineer with recent experience with emerging space systems and innovative capabilities. Experience with both DoD and Commercial space sectors is vital. Experience in one or more of the following categories is desired: Space Control, Counter Space, missile warning/missile tracking, GD4A, IC space systems, processing and algorithms. Expertise with digital engineering tools is highly desired. The candidate will provide engagement from DoD-level stakeholders to programs and services building the next generation of space systems. A Senior Space Engineer/Analyst with demonstrated experience supporting DoD and/or IC space systems acquisitions with exposure to test and evaluation (T&E), prototypes, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10-15 years in desired work areas
TS/SCI cleared
Experience and understanding of DoD acquisition programs and Test and Evaluation (T&E)
Recent SAP work greatly desired

Nice To Haves

MS desired
Experience with both DoD and Commercial space sectors
Experience in one or more of the following categories: Space Control, Counter Space, missile warning/missile tracking, GD4A, IC space systems, processing and algorithms
Expertise with digital engineering tools

Responsibilities

Work as part of a small team within the Office of the Under Secretary of War (Research and Engineering) (OUSW(R&E)) focused on understanding DoD space architectures, emerging capabilities, and technologies in order to provide effective engagement with space acquisition programs, prototyping efforts, and concepts.
Working for the Deputy Director for Space, engage with priority space systems acquisition programs to provide an independent analysis of program status, technological maturation, and risk areas.
Support small-team efforts to analyze programs and characterize risk tied to program acquisition milestones.
Collaborate with space programs across DoD/IC to understand their efforts including program plans, acquisition plans, technical approach and maturity, schedule, risk, and other aspects in order to present status to OUSD(R&E) leadership.
Effectively communicate program status, issues, risks, plans to executive leadership in narrative, briefing, and oral form.
Evaluate and understand the technology and engineering capabilities central to space programs; understand how space capabilities impact and support the Joint Warfighter.
Work independently to become an expert on programs and technologies within your area; develop and execute a tailored plan to facilitate DTE&A engagement with your programs; apply best practices from across DTE&A.
Work collaboratively with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
Integrate your analysis from your specific programs into the overall team view of DoD space systems.
Reach out and build key contacts at programs/prototypes assigned to you, key stakeholders, test activities, and other DoD organizations.
Review and assess Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), developmental test plans, System Engineering Plans (SEPs), Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSPs), Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs), Acquisition Baselines and Strategies, and other milestone decision documents.
Review and assess technology maturation within programs, risks, compliance areas, cyber resiliency.
Evaluate test results, schedules, resources, and technological risks for program reviews.
Provide working-level support to integrated product teams (WIPTs) Test and Evaluation, and systems engineering support.
Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRAs) and Development Test Assessments (DTAs).
Effectively represent Director, Space and R&E's position on key issues.
Develop papers, reports, and briefings targeted to senior decision makers.
Understand DTE&A and R&E policy; provide cogent policy recommendations on DT&E policy.
Assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership and outside DoD.
Assist, prepare and conduct meetings for DTE&A.