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BTAS, Inc. · 4 months ago

Senior Gnd System Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$147K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

BTAS, Inc. is a woman-owned small business specializing in IT, Engineering, and Program Management. They are seeking a Senior Ground System Engineer to provide technical advice and support for space acquisitions and engineering, ensuring the development and integration of advanced technologies for national security.

FinanceInformation Technology

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide space acquisitions, engineering, operations, and technical advice for all project and program stages

Support acquisitions of advanced technology and integration activities

Advise on cost, schedule, and performance

Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and other acquisition documentation

Support presentations to internal and external customers

Develop work using latest government guidance (e.g., MIL-STD)

Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports as requested

Identify and recommend improvements in acquisition processes

Assist in building and maintaining government risk programs

Maintain awareness of program schedules and monitor acquisition implementation

Report requirement shortfalls and provide program assessments

Advise on technical engagements such as meetings, design reviews, and conferences

Assist integrated product teams and establish interfaces

Provide technical and operational insights for mission protection and data assessments

Recommend solutions for technical anomalies and evaluate impact

Provide engineering and technical expertise for Command and Control (C2) efforts

Establish liaison between Space C2, Enterprise Ground Services (EGS), and classified program offices

Integrate C2 solutions with classified portfolio

Provide cybersecurity support in accordance with DoDI 8500.01

Offer recommendations on cyber activities and brief government on cybersecurity issues

Facilitate and support cybersecurity working groups and meetings

Manage program Authority to Operate, Authority to Test, Authority to Connect, and associated Interim Authorities

Support cyber testing and document findings and corrective actions in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act

Qualification

Space control systemsC2 systems expertiseCybersecurity supportAcquisition processesTechnical documentationMA/MS degreeEngineering expertiseCommunication skills

Required

Active TS with SCI eligibility

MA/MS degree is required

Ten or more years' experience in this type of position or program is required

Must be an expert in highly classified space control space, ground, and C2 systems (concepts development, build, and test)

Must be an expert in maturing technologies through all TRL levels

Must be an expert in multiple space control-related technologies, including but not limited to optical, electronic support, signal processing, communications

Requires worldwide travel to support ground communications infrastructure

BA/BS degree is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program