Technical Space Operations Engineer
Technical Space Operations Engineer
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Overview
Systems Planning and Analysis Inc. (SPA) delivers highimpact technical solutions to complex national security issues. With more than 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers in both the U.S. and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity unique challenges and clearsighted commitment to the mission. SPA strives to be a valueadded Objective Responsive and Trusted partner and premier provider.
The Space and Intelligence (S&I) Division provides engineering services and analytic support to the Air Force Space Force Combatant Commands the Intelligence Community and NASA. Our work includes systems engineering and integration test planning and execution cost estimating and analysis developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority National Defense needs and assessing and developing cuttingedge computerbased solutions advanced technologies and progressive capabilities to meet those needs.
The S&I Division comprises the Intelligence Programs Group (IPG) the Space Systems Group (SSG) and the Strategic Technology Analysis Group (STAG) which collectively provide outstanding support to help their customers achieve our nations most critical objectives and goals designed to protect the safety and livelihoods of all U.S. Citizens military forces at home and abroad.
SPA has an immediate need for a number of highly qualified MidLevel (Journeyman) Technical Space Operations Engineers to support our new U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command Hemisphere contract in the Colorado Springs CO El Segundo CA and Cape Canaveral AFB (CCAFB) FL areas.
Travel is not anticipated but would occur less than five percent of the time on an occasional and irregular basisand be limited to domestic locations only.
Responsibilities
We are seeking multiple MidLevel (Journeyman) Technical Space Operations Engineer candidates for the following positions at the associated locations
- Directors Action Group (DAG) Specialists located in the El Segundo CA area with TS/SCI clearance/access levels and with Active Secret clearances
- Launch Site Support Engineers located in the CCAFB FL area
- Launch Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) Engineers located in the CCAFB FL area
- Space Control Satellite Engineers located in the Colorado Springs CO area
- Principal Space GroundBased Assets Engineers located in the Colorado Springs CO area
- Space Systems Engineers located in the El Segundo CA area.
The Technical Space Operations Engineers shall have:
- Demonstrated ability to lead manage and execute various internal projects; to include answering workflow taskers and summarizing large data sets
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple geographicallyseparated team members
- Expertise in classified weapon system launch planning processing and execution
- Deep knowledge in the processes and products required to successfully design and test a space system
- Deep knowledge in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures including requirements development configuration control and supporting a Deficiency Review (DR) board disposition and management process
- Demonstrated ability to organize and conduct ACATlike technical design reviews and audits
- Experience with and knowledge on satellite command and control and telemetry systems
- Deep knowledge in multiple space operations and space controlrelated fields including orbitology navigation sensor employment communications optimization and command and control
- Demonstrated ability to develop update and coordinate ACATlike program documentation (e.g. Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) Configuration Management Plan (CMP) Risk Management Plan (RMP) Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Technical Requirements Traceability Matrix (TRMT) and Integrated Program Baseline (IPB)).
Qualifications
Required:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active TS/SCI clearance or TS/SCI Eligible status; Active Secret clearance for the DAG Specialist positions
- Earned Bachelors degree in a relevant technical discipline such as Systems Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Physics Mathematics Operations Research or other related STEM degree program
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in space system operations
- Experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle
Desired:
- Specific work experience in the design development and operation of spacebased systems
- Completed training modules or completed coursework in related space operations or in relevant STEM technical areas
- Familiarity with U.S. Air Force and USSF acquisition policies protocols practices procedures and processes
- Certifications such as PMP or CSEP/ESEP and with the Task Management Tool (TMT) application
- Familiarity with space operations tools and techniques such as MATLAB Simulink Cameo Systems Modeler or ModelBased Systems Engineering (MBSE)
At SPA we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire etc.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. Pay Transparency Range:150k 220k
Employment Type
Full-Time
