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Chief Engineer, Space-based Weather Systems Branch, SYD 810/ETW

Los Angeles County, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command is seeking a Chief Engineer for the Space-based Weather Systems Branch. This role is responsible for leading systems engineering oversight of major programs to develop next-generation space-based environmental sensing capabilities, providing technical expertise, and ensuring successful project execution.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading systems engineering oversight of two ACAT-I level programs to develop and field next generation Space-based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) satellites to address top priority DoD weather requirements

Directs systems planning activity associated with design, development, manufacturing, sustainment and modification of the microwave operational system, as well as EO/IR prototype systems to enable Government program managers' success

Provides technical advice & expertise to Government program managers on all EWS and WSF-related projects, while also producing necessary documentation/briefings as requested by the Government program managers

Support each project team in preparing, evaluating and implementing methods, processes and techniques that support system design to improve performance, reliability and maintainability for systems development and modifications

Participate in developing branch level program documentation and progress assessments for all phases of the acquisition within WSF and EWS, interfacing across multiple organizations in SYD 810 and other external to SSC organizations

Qualification

Systems EngineeringSpace Satellite SystemsDoD Acquisition ProcessesTechnical DocumentationDAWIA Level III CertificationProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance

Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position

A professional engineering degree at the bachelor's level from an ABET accredited institution is required

Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall

This position is designated a CRITICAL APDP position. Category: N - Engineering and Technical Management: Level: 2 – Practitioner

Testing Designated Position Statement: This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment

May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments. Subject to TDY: Approximately 15 days per year

This position is on-site and eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed 'unscheduled telework'

Relocation and Incentive funding is available

Resumes are to be limited to no more than 2 pages. Position will be closed after 5 business days or after 75 applications are received, whichever comes first

Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, 'Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.'

Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering at the minimum, with Masters in Engineering highly desired. Degree(s) must be from an ABET accredited school

Training requirement to have Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) level III certification in Systems Engineering, and capable of advising the leadership on latest technical standards/guidance and instructions, generating comprehensive technical reports per DoD and Congressional requirements, such as SEP, TEMP and cyber security, and consolidating various contractor technical data to produce comprehensive technical progress reports on behalf of the materiel leader