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Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Integrator

Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Apr 2025

💰 $205,000/yr($129,000/yr – $205,000/yr)

About the role

Job ID 3740
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a mid- to senior-career, highly skilled Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Integrator responsible for augmenting a diverse technical team within the Space Development Agency (SDA). Candidates should possess familiarity in three or more of the following areas:

SDA Tracking and Transport Layer Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
On-orbit checkout and demonstration of novel spacecraft designs
Spacecraft Mission Integration and Operational Acceptance Testing
Missile Warning/Missile Track/Missile Defense domain expertise
Experience in operationalizing new technologies for the Warfighter

Responsibilities will include:

Advises on-orbit checkout and demonstration of missile tracking constellations and data transport technologies
Assists in anomaly resolution, risk management, mission planning, and other processes
Coordinates inter-Department demonstrations of system capabilities, providing empirical data and lessons-learned to reduce risk for subsequent systems
Provides input to experiment plans, as required, to support on-orbit sensor operations
Engages mission stakeholders to enable integrated test and evaluation planning with United States Space Force (USSF) test units, DoD oversight organizations, and Combatant Commands
Identifies key sensor parameter changes that could support follow-on generations of satellites and sensors to accomplish USSF and SDA objectives
Works with cross-disciplinary teams on multiple complex space projects
Reduces mission concepts to fundamental elements that can be expressed as requirements
Briefs senior leadership on complex technical issues

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in related field
15 years’ experience in DoD and/or Acquisition
Demonstrated Functional Knowledge of small satellite constellations
Demonstrated success working with and collaborating with teams of engineers
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with program management, customers, contractors, and colleagues
Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a DoD TS/SCI security clearance
Must be a US citizen
Must be able to travel occasionally to contractor and customer facilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Missile Defense Enterprise and Legacy Systems
Knowledge of PWSA ground and space architectures
Experience supporting system level testing and verification
Experience leading an Integration & Test Team (I&TT)
Military experience preferred

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

*Salary Range:
Salary commensurate based on education and experience