ASRC Federal · 4 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expASRC Federal is a leading government contractor focused on missions in space, public health, and defense. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to provide technical expertise and support within the Network Operations area of the Space Communications and Navigation Program at NASA HQ, managing network operations and collaborating with various stakeholders.
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Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides engineering expertise and technical support to the SCaN Network Operations functional area and other SCaN functional areas as requested
Serves as interface with network/project leads and SCaN program executives. Provides regular communication with major stakeholders of upcoming milestones and deliverables, requests data and metrics, and facilitates routine communication and information sharing
Interfaces across the SCaN program portfolio to align engineering principles and policies, and integrate network operations priorities across all SCaN functional areas
As needed, provides technical inputs and operational perspective to future network capability development projects and future network user assessments
Supports Flight and Operational Readiness Reviews and other future mission integration efforts, including human space flight missions, as needed
Tracks and utilizes network metrics for presentations and decision-making
Manages network risks for dissemination at the Program and Agency level. As needed, develops new risks, provides cross-cutting risk assessments, and maintains risk database for Network Operations
Functions within the agile processes and practices as feasible within the nature of the work
Generates presentations, charts, graphs, dashboard, correspondence, spreadsheets and other similar documents related to real-time operations and technical development activities
Proofreads and provides technical editing to a number of deliverables. Compiles feedback and comments from multiple stakeholders into a cohesive message
Disseminates technical and operational information for external audiences, including other NASA organizations, federal agencies, policymakers, and international partners
Provides updates as needed to SCaN’s program management and systems engineering process documents and provide written inputs. The document types could include: Program/Project Management Plans (PMP), Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Risk Management Plan, etc
As needed, provides systems engineering support, including reviewing and updating engineering specifications and documents. The review of systems engineering specifications could include ground or space systems requirements document, CONOPS, design documents, test specifications, test reports, etc
Manages and uploads documentation and materials to centralized repositories (Sharepoint, Teams, and other NASA repositories)
Plans, schedules, and coordinates activities and processes to support key activities and meetings such as project and program reviews (attending meetings as appropriate). Tracking and following up on actions of responsible parties
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in an engineering field, such as systems engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10+ or more of relevant work experience is required
Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Ability to multi-task and successfully meet deadlines in a timely manner
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
Team player as well as able to work independently
Must be U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a government issued Secret clearance
Some travel may be necessary
This position is located onsite at NASA HQ in DC. This is expected to be at least 3 days onsite/week, up to 5 in order to support upcoming Agency initiatives. Some telework may be possible
Preferred
Current or prior NASA experience is greatly beneficial, and/or familiarity/experience with satellites, ground station operations, or space communications
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Education assistance
Paid time off including PTO
Holidays
Any other paid leave required by law
Company
ASRC Federal
ASRC Federal provide mission-critical services to federal government agencies dedicated to defense, civil and intelligence support.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Felix
President & Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Winthrop
Chief Financial Officer
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