Mission Protection Systems Engineer

Overview

VTG is seeking a Mission Protection Systems Engineer in Las Cruces, NM to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on protection of space systems.

• Provide technical expertise and advice on space protection and space situational awareness
• Oversee integration of space protection functions/capabilities of delivered systems; provides analysis of schedules, capabilities delivered best meet operational needs-near, and long-term
• Provide technical support in the development and execution of space protection exercises and refinement and optimization of system capabilities employment and Concepts of Operations.
• Provide technical support in the development of space protection training materials
• Analyze and provide recommendations to multiple government customers, providing key information, possible risks and impacts and potential improvements to government managers and other points of contact

• Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or relevant field and nine (9) years or more experience;
  Master's Degree in STEM or relevant field and seven (7) years or more experience.
• Knowledge of satellite constellations, spacecraft orbit, and ground station characteristics
• Current knowledge of counter space threats
• Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations for developing scenarios and mitigations
• Experience with orbital mechanics and associated tools (i.e. System Toolkit (STK) or SOAP)
• RF knowledge expertise (basic understanding of RF principles), knowledge of GEOINT and SIGINT constellation and tasking process
• Experience with US Space Force space operations structure
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to work independently and with a team, operate effectively with contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and Government teammates
• Quickly crafts briefings and talking points for the government with minimal guidance. Represents government and their interests in various forums.
• Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements with no supervision; expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics
• Master at collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders -- consensus builder
• Polished communicator (written/verbal); impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment
• Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly

• Real-time operations experience as a spacecraft operator or vehicle engineer
• Familiar with MBSE/Digital Engineering, AGILE development, cloud technologies