Aerospace Engineer (Space Systems), Lead
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology Test & Evaluation Program Mission Support Engineering & Analysis and Training.
Responsibilities
As a Space Engineeer/Analyst you will:
- Work as part of a small team within Office of the Undersecretary of War (Research and Engineering) (OUSW(R&E)) focused on understanding DoW space architectures emerging capabilities and technologies in order to provide effective engagement with space acquisition programs protoyping efforts and concepts.
Working for the Deputy Director for Space you will engage with priority space systems acquisition programs to provide an independent analysis of program status technological maturation and risk areas. - Positioning Navigation and Timing (PNT) experience
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
Support small-team efforts to analyze programs and characterize risk tied to program acquisition milestones. Collaborate with space programs across DoW/IC to understand their efforts including program plans acquisition plans technical approach and maturity schedule risk and other aspects in order to present status to OUSD(R&E) leadership.
Effectively communicate program status issues risks plans to executive leadership in narrative briefing and oral form.
Evaluate and understand the technology and engineering capabilities central to space programs; understand how space capabilities impact and support the Joint Warfighter.
Work independently to become an expert on programs and technologies within your area; develop and execute a tailored plan to facilitate DTE&A engagement with your programs; apply best practices from across DTE&A. - Work collaboratively with a team of driven supportive and highly skilled professionals. Integrate your analysis from your specific prgrams into the overall team view of DoW space systems.
Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.
A week in the life of a Space Subject Matter Expert:- Work as part of a small team within Office of the Undersecretary of War (Research and Engineering) (OUSW(R&E)) focused on understanding DoW space architectures emerging capabilities and technologies in order to provide effective engagement with space acquisition programs protoyping efforts and concepts.
- Reach out and build key contacts at programs/prototypes assigned to you key stakeholders test activities and other DoW organizations.
- Review and assess Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) developmental test plans System Engineering Plans (SEPs) Lifecycle Sustainment Plan (LCSPs) Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs) Acquisition Baselines and Strategies and other milestone decision documents.
- Review and assess technology maturation within programs risks compliance areas cyber resiliancy.
- Evaluate test results schedules resources and technological risks for program reviews.
- Provide working-level support to integrated product teams (WIPTs) Test and Evaluation and systems engineering support. Support Independent Technical Risk Assessments (ITRAs) and Development Test Assessments (DTAs).
- Effectrively represent Director Space and R&Es position on key issues.
- Develop papers reports and briefings targeted to senior decision makers.
- Understand DTE&A and R&E policy; provide cogent policy recommendations on DT&E policy.
- Assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership and outside DoD.
- Assist prepare and conduct meetings for DTE&A.
Qualifications
- Masters degree and 7 12 years in desired work areas.
- TS/SCI cleared; recent SAP work greatly desired.
- Experience and understanding of DoW acquisition programs Test and Evaluation (T&E) and digital engineering.
- Demonstrated experience using digital engineering tools and processes such as CAMEO AFSIM SYSML and similar tools.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $129800.00/Yr. - USD $216700.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits paid leave retirement plans insurance programs and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS has been delivering IT and Engineering solutions to complex national priority programs since 1975. Our mission-focused approach ensures a trusted, collaborative partnership with our customers. Performance is paramount. We know what’s at stake. ®
