MITRE · 16 hours ago
Senior Space Systems Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$121K/yr - $182K/yr
5+ years expMITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges. The Senior Space Systems Engineer will support the Missile Defense Agency's strategic defense program by advancing next generation missile defense system capabilities and architectures.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead technical interagency government, contractor, and vendor teams in the development, demonstration, and deployment of advanced space-based technologies. Overseeing the technical planning and execution of the work and developing and presenting results to the government sponsor
Lead the development of space to ground segment engineering and delivery, ensuring resilient and reliable space to ground communications in a variety of environments
Influence design and facilitate implementation of space assets integration and interoperability with C2BMC
Identify and perform technical tasks that involve studies, assessments, and technical recommendations and inform programmatic decisions with technical data driven information
Identify additional project opportunities to expand the technical work portfolio through government sponsor and internal MITRE engagement
Work closely across sponsor directorates, leveraging knowledge and resources, ensuring consistency of effort, and fostering teamwork and innovation among the sponsor, SETA staff, FFRDCs/UARCs, Other Government Agencies, Vendors, and Prime Contractor(s)
Qualification
Required
Minimum DoD Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
A STEM Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Minimum of 3 years of applied systems engineering, analysis, or space systems development, as well as relevant domain knowledge and technical skills in missile, air, and space systems (to include C2 and space ground segment engineering concepts)
Demonstrated technical presentation and written communication skills with senior sponsors
Experience with DoD missile and space systems development; including assessing systems against performance requirements, conducting trade studies, and supporting integration and tests
Experience working with FFRDCs and UARCs
The job is a Colorado Springs, CO-based position; this work location is required to effectively foster staff relationships and shape the direct work program
This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site
Preferred
Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Demonstrated in-depth technical and programmatic understanding of existing MDA space systems programs, requirements, configurations, architectures, and missions
Demonstrated technical leadership
A passion for developing and maintaining technical knowledge relevant to space enterprise technologies and advancements through continued learning, active engagement with academia, industry, professional associations, and a desire to remain hands-on
Experience working with distributed teams across a variety of technical and work areas
Company
MITRE
The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.05MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyMassachusetts Technology Collaborative
2023-07-27Grant
2023-06-08Grant· $2.05M
Leadership Team
Katie Schroth
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Kerry Buckley
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