Systems Engineer (5827) (Kirtland AFB, New Mexico) (TS/SCI)

Space Programs•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$100,000 - $135,000

About The Position

SMX is seeking a Systems Engineer to independently develop complex systems engineering solutions for satellite ground systems. The successful candidate designs, evaluates, and modifies end-to-end ground systems throughout the lifecycle in accordance with the SEMP and DoDI 5000.88. The role leads design reviews, coordinates standards development, and generates verification procedures. The Systems Engineer continuously assesses systems to identify single points of failure and end-of-life/end-of-support equipment, and proposes mitigation strategies to the Government. Outside Analytics, a subsidiary of SMX, supports the remote sensing ecosystem across airborne, ground-based, and orbital regimes, including LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO. The team builds, integrates, and operationally supports emerging mission systems, including real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization.

Requirements

Be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor's degree: 10–12 years of experience; master's degree: 8–10 years; or Ph.D.: 5–7 years.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+
Chief Engineer qualification compliant with DoD 8140
INCOSE ESEP
PMP
Cloud certificate

Responsibilities

Determine a course of action based on established guidelines, modifying processes and methods as required.
Analyze problems of moderate scope and varied or routine nature, reviewing a variety of factors.
Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
Apply learned techniques and contribute to analysis and investigation to solve problems.
Work with little day-to-day instruction and receive general instructions on new assignments.
Build productive internal and external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions.
Provide standard professional advice and create initial reports and analyses for review by experienced team professionals.
Develop, evaluate, and modify end-to-end satellite ground systems throughout their lifecycle in accordance with the SEMP and DoDI 5000.88.
Lead design reviews, coordinate standards development, and generate verification procedures.
Assess systems for single points of failure and end-of-life/end-of-support equipment, and propose mitigation strategies to the Government.