What is the role of a Senior Systems Engineer at Space Systems Integration?

The Senior Systems Engineer position at Space Systems Integration is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Engineering field.

Where is this Senior Systems Engineer job located?

Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Senior Systems Engineer role?

Full-time or part-time position

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Senior Systems Engineer at Space Systems Integration

Senior Systems Engineer

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a role in Washington, DC.

The Senior Systems Engineer’s primary focus will be to provide systems engineering as well as program and acquisition support to the Government Team Lead. In addition, the individual will provide technical and programmatic advice and support services on aerospace systems, command and control systems, and computer processing-related technologies and programs.

This position may entail travel up to 25%, as required by the Government.

Role and Responsibilities:

Provide engineering support for the program management execution of a United States Air Force (USAF) program. Work with program teams to develop program objectives, integrated roadmaps, detailed schedules, and program budgets.
Support the development of technical documentation, including, but not limited to, statements of work and specifications, leadership briefs, and specific engineering briefs related to the subject matter.
Analyze manufacturers’ proposals as permitted by law and regulation. Facilitate and provide engineering support throughout the design, integration, test, and execution processes.
Apply integration, communication, coordination, organizational, and planning expertise to technical research and development activities and acquisition across a broad spectrum of functional disciplines to assist with the implementation of program direction.
Plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of the development, production, and/or development of systems, sub-systems, or equipment, to include managing program cost, schedule, and performance.
Assist in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparations, staff coordination, and decision documentation preparation.
Gather data, conduct analyses, evaluations, and validations of acquisition programmatic documentation.
Assist the program office in complying with tasks related to the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System, CONOPS, architectural views, security accreditations and certifications, acquisition reports, program management agreements, and memorandums of agreement.
Assist the program office in complying with applicable statutory and regulatory guidance.
Assist in the creation and approval of acquisition strategies, program planning and creation, early capability development strategies, and project planning, and the transition of program execution to the appropriate Program Executive Officer.
Develop integration plans and procedures and organize resources to facilitate program transition activities.
Develop and communicate roadmaps for programs, associated technologies, and product lines.
Establish trusted and influential relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Work both individually and with a broader engineering, program management, and security team.
Work on multiple networks across various classification levels, adhering to all security policies, procedures, and processes.

Required Qualifications:

8+ years of relevant engineering experience with at least 15+ years in an engineering role for a systems program office/similar organization.
A minimum of a BS degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics or physics.
Have experience working on classified and/or special access programs.
Be a self-starter, thrive in a dynamic environment, can accomplish high-level tasks independently, is skilled in problem definition, and works well with other team members, members of the Senior Executive Service, and senior military officers.
Ability to coordinate with both internal and external organizations to accomplish common goals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams).
Highly adept in engineering tools such as Cameo and DOORS.
Ability to learn new tools and adopt digital engineering business practices.
Must know military platforms, systems, and operations.
Must have experience with collaboration tools, including but not limited to: Confluence and/or Jira.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly translate client technical needs and assimilate project information.
TS/SCI clearance required. Requires 12 months of SAP experience within the last 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

An advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, or physics, or equivalent experience.
Good knowledge of networking, communications, command and control systems, and datalinks.
Knowledge of current DoD acquisition regulations/policy and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations.
Knowledge of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s framework, directives, and policies.

SSI has a target salary range: $190,000 - $205,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

$190,000 - $205,000 a year

Senior Systems Engineer at Space Systems Integration – Washington, District of Columbia

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