Senior Gnd System Engineer

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• Location:
  
  Flexible
• Required security clearance:
  Active TS with SCI eligibility
• Position type / standard work hours:
  Full time, 40 hours

Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense’s (DoD) current and future operational needs.

As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations.

Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation’s space assets.

BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities.

We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.

• 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.

• 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…