Space Systems Engineer SME

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

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Position Description

ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide. 
 
We are seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer SME to provide advisory & assistance services (A&AS) to support a major defense program, focusing on the acquisition and execution of Space Force systems. The Space Operations Command (SpOC) team acquires services to modernize and sustain the space capabilities. The position is available in Colorado Springs, CO/Albuquerque, NM with a hybrid work arrangement. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Providing systems engineering and integration technical support for satellite communications network systems including Telemetry, Tracking & Control (TT&C), scheduling, communications, and associated systems.
- Lead projects through planning, acquisition, and execution as technical support to the Government.
- Provide expert guidance on the design and testing of space systems to ensure seamless integration 
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and refine schedules, and processes.
- Perform engineering of system architectures, requirements analysis and decomposition, including system performance test and verification.
- Perform engineering analyses to predict and define problems, define/design actionable corrective measures, and operational implementation of satellite communication systems.
- Review and assess contractor designs and conduct trade studies on alternative system design approaches.
- Participate in and lead technical meetings and government-led studies, assess technical baselines, and ensure system modifications meet requirements.

Qualifications Required:
-  10+ years of experience in systems engineering related to DoD & major space systems/programs with at least 5 years in a leadership role    
-    Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Information Technology, computer science or similar from a regionally accredited institution.
- Previous experience with the Space Rapid Capabilities Office or the Air Force Research Laboratory 
- Provide research laboratory with systems engineering advisory assistance, including daily engineering management consultation in support of development activities
-  Lead system/enterprise level engineering analysis to identify experiment problem areas; provide impact analysis, forecast potential failures, and present options with potential to mitigate these problems
-  Support formulation of relevant information of experimentation objectives and perform engineering analysis and system-level assessments for decision support at various meetings and sustainment forums
-    Perform studies and analyses of military air, surface, maritime, space and cyberspace missions to assess integration, system-of-systems factors, system vulnerability and survivability, system commonality, new technologies, enhancements, commercialization, cost effectiveness, and mission assurance
- Expert in architecture and technical requirements development
- Expert in space system design, development, integration, test, and operations
- Demonstrated ability to organize and conduct system level technical design reviews and audits
- AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION, FOR WHICH YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Qualifications Desired:
- Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Information Technology, computer science or similar from a regionally accredited institution.  
- Professional engineering certification equivalent to Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Level 3 Systems Engineering Certification, or, or demonstration of continued education.
- Prior experience as an A&AS or SE&I contractor
- Past or present experience with SSC

Work Location Type: Hybrid
Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
Background Check Type:  7 Year Pre-Employment
Drug Screen Required: None
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