Systems Engineer (TraCSS Mission Integration)

ASRC Federal•Boulder, CO

4d•$111,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Data Networks Corporation (DNC) is seeking a senior, versatile, Systems Engineer to serve as the critical technical integrator within the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ecosystem. Operating at the Release and Requirements Management level, this role bridges the gap between high-level government strategy and multi-vendor execution. Our contract team supports the Office of Space Commerce, Space Operations Division, TraCSS Engineering Branch located in Suitland MD. The successful candidate will take strategic direction from the Government Business Owner, Program Management, and Product Owners to ensure systemic technical integrity across the TraCSS enterprise. Acting as a collaborative technical leader, you will work hand-in-hand with the System Integrator’s Release Train Engineer (RTE) and coordinate directly with the System Integrator and Presentation Layer Scrum Masters to clear program-level technical roadblocks, refine backlogs, and maintain a robust architectural runway.

Requirements

5 years of progressive systems engineering experience in satellite operations, space domain awareness, or space traffic management environments.
A deep, demonstrable understanding of astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, covariance realism, maneuver planning, and conjunction assessment (CA) methodologies.
Familiarity with the ingestion, processing, and dissemination of Space Situational Awareness (SSA) data products.
Proven experience operating as a System Engineer, Solution Architect, or Product Owner within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment or on a large-scale Agile Release Train (ART).
Documented success bridging gaps between product management levels and technical Scrum Masters/Developers in a multi-contractor configuration.
Proficiency with the Atlassian Suite (Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence) for tracking requirements, dependencies, and program risks.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
Must successfully pass NOAA background screening requirements and sign a mandatory Office of Space Commerce Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Own the technical "big picture" for system integration across the Agile Release Train (ART).
Partner with the System Integrator's RTE to ensure multi-vendor scrum teams remain aligned with the broader product vision.
Coordinate directly with the Presentation Layer and System Integrator contractors, satellite Owner/Operators (O/Os), and commercial vendors to identify, analyze, and resolve complex engineering and integration issues.
Collaborate closely with the TraCSS Requirements Engineer to translate high-level stakeholder needs into technical clarity.
Assist Product Owners in Epic/Story creation, technical dependency mapping, and backlog refinement.
Represent the Systems Engineering integrated program team in technical discussions and meetings with commercial space situational awareness providers, civil operators, and external federal agencies (including NASA and industry partners) to track studies and align data standards.