Architecture Mission Engineer

Job ID:4489
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) Strategic & Military Space Division is seeking a highly qualified Mission Engineer with a background in Architecture Engineering Requirements Engineering Enterprise Architecture and national security space systems to serve as an embedded subject matter expert (SME) in the U.S. Space Force PEO-Operational Test & Training Infrastructure (OTTI). The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting the OTTI Integrated Program Office to develop national level capabilities to test the USAs next generation of space capabilities and develop tactics techniques and procedures for the Services weapons systems.
The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nations defense capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding the governments needs and issues as an embedded SME
• Decomposing operational warfare Mission-Essential Tasks and training needs into testing requirements
• Coordinating activities and execution with other parts of the OTTI enterprise such as Infrastructure Engineering or Business Operations
• Assembling and directing resources toward execution of the organizations mission
• Identifying tracking and mitigating risks
• Trading issues of scope approach cost and schedule
• Evaluating program information and making recommendations to the Government Lead
• Other duties as assigned by the Government Lead

• BS degree in a related technical field (e.g. aerospace engineering mechanical engineering or electrical engineering with coursework in space system/mission engineering)
• At least five years of system engineering experience directly supporting operational space systems
• Understanding of risks and risk mitigations for spaceflight systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly and succinctly to customers
• Must have a US citizen with a US Government TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and be eligible for Special Accesses
• Must be able and willing to travel

• Familiarity with large-scale missions systems systems engineering and integration activities
• Experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for DoD or government system
• Familiarity with spacecraft requirements and subsystems design development and testing
• Understanding of the space environment and orbital mechanics
• Familiarity with space surveillance sensors networks and observation data including capabilities and limitations
• Experience with practical MBSE for the development of technical specifications interface control documents and system architecture including using digital engineering tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw SparxEA or IBM rhapsody

• Familiarity with M&S architectures used in test and training for DoD systems
• Knowledge of SysML UAF and DoDAF
• Familiarity with large-scale mission systems and systems/mission engineering and integration activities

• Advanced degree in aerospace systems electrical or optical engineering
• Space Force NRO or IC space acquisition experience
• Experience with SAP or CAP architectures
• Experience operating or leading units that operate spacecraft conducting RPO
• OMG Certified Systems Model Professional (OCSMP) Certification INCOSE SE Certification
• Familiarity with satellite crew training and incorporating lessons learned into training curriculums
• Experience in Exercises and Wargames from tactical through Tier-1 level
• Management and systems/missions engineering experience in space hardware development projects
• Familiarity with satellite sim software such as STK Freeflyer MVS or Trace
• Knowledge of orbital analyst techniques and applying new analytical developments/methodologies/TTPs

Salary Range:
$112000 - $220000
This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role level location market conditions and individual qualifications including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidates preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL
SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

SDL supports a variety of missions including NASAs vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defenses aim to protect our Nation on the ground in the air and in space. Our sensors satellites software systems and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions youve heard of and others that you havent. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL we uphold a culture of respect collaboration empowerment and accountability. We listen with open minds seek to understand diverse perspectives and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge involving others and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership act with integrity and be accountable. Above all we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

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