Technical SETA SME - Space Science
Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD
•$113,000 - $188,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Technical SETA will provide support in the execution of the lifecycle of a research program from development, source selection, execution, closeout, and transition. The Technical SETA will be responsible for attending meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as the Subject Matter Expert. In this role, the Technical SETA will serve as the Subject Matter Expert in space science and space systems, with specialization in space environment effects, satellite systems and subsystems, space‑based sensing modalities, and the analysis of geophysical and heliophysical data.
Requirements
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
- SIX (6) years experience in space systems engineering, mission design, or space operations.
- Working knowledge of satellite constellation operations, orbital mechanics, and space environmental effects on space-based assets
- Familiarity with satellite subsystems (e.g., power, propulsion, attitude control, communications, payloads) and their vulnerabilities to space environment disturbances
- Understanding of space domain awareness approaches and systems
- Familiarity with space environment sensing modalities (e.g., coronagraphs, magnetometers, particle detectors, ionospheric sounders, GNSS receivers)
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or PhD in computer science, applied physics, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related fields, with FOUR (4) or more years of work experience
- TWO (2) years of experience in the Intelligence Community (IC), including experience with requirements, CONOPS, and transition
- Knowledge of space weather phenomena and their effects on space systems, communications, navigation, and ground-based infrastructure
- Understanding of the Sun-Earth system, including solar activity, solar wind, magnetosphere, ionosphere, and thermosphere interactions
- Experience with geophysical data types, formats, and sources (e.g., NOAA SWPC, NASA heliophysics missions, ionospheric networks)
Responsibilities
- Provide support in the execution of the lifecycle of a research program from development, source selection, execution, closeout, and transition.
- Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and testing events as the Subject Matter Expert.
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert in space science and space systems, with specialization in space environment effects, satellite systems and subsystems, space‑based sensing modalities, and the analysis of geophysical and heliophysical data.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
