Senior Systems Engineer

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Senior Systems Engineer

Location: El Segundo, CA

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 stages to support the acquisition life cycle. Support program acquisition for advanced technology, concept development, and integration. Advise on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Revise or draft Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documentation for government program managers. Support presentations to stakeholders. Documentation includes Initial Capability Documents, Interface Control Documents, Capability Development/Production/Requirements Documents, Milestone documentation, Acquisition Strategies, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Defense Acquisition Board documentation, Technical Evaluations, System Specifications, training material, briefings, white papers, reports, and analysis results.
• Provide draft SME-level technical and/or programmatic status reports of programs or portfolios as requested by the government.
• Identify improvement areas in acquisition processes. Provide actionable recommendations and execute tasks to reduce risks. Assist in building and maintaining a government risk program.
• Maintain awareness of current program schedules, monitor acquisition implementation, report requirement shortfalls, and provide program assessments based on identified risks.
• Advise on technical engagements such as technical interchange meetings, design reviews, and program conferences. Maintain broad awareness of technology development efforts. Assist integrated product teams and establish customer and contractor interfaces.
• Provide technical and operational insight for mission protection and data assessments. Recommend solutions for technical issues. Develop and evaluate impact analysis, audits, studies, compliance inspections, and readiness reviews.

• MA/MS degree is required. BA/BS is acceptable if the candidate possesses at least 12 years of experience in this type of position or program.
• 10 or more years’ experience in this type of position or program is required.
• Highly knowledgeable in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures, including requirements development, technical design reviews,…